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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,858.02, 31,546.98 and 12,787.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,858.02, 31,546.98 and 12,787.02 is: 17,647.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,858.02 : 31,546.98 = 12,787.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,858.02/31,546.98 = 12,787.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,858.02x = 31,546.98 × 12,787.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,858.02x = 403,391,864.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,391,864.20/22,858.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,647.72

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