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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,858.79, 31,544.96 and 12,787.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,858.79, 31,544.96 and 12,787.20 is: 17,646.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,858.79 : 31,544.96 = 12,787.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,858.79/31,544.96 = 12,787.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,858.79x = 31,544.96 × 12,787.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,858.79x = 403,371,648.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,371,648.58/22,858.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,646.24

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