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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,858.88, 31,730.24 and 22,305.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,858.88, 31,730.24 and 22,305.92 is: 30,962.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,858.88 : 31,730.24 = 22,305.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,858.88/31,730.24 = 22,305.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,858.88x = 31,730.24 × 22,305.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,858.88x = 707,772,195.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,772,195.02/22,858.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,962.68

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