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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,860.24, 31,549.76 and 12,791.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,860.24, 31,549.76 and 12,791.24 is: 17,653.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,860.24 : 31,549.76 = 12,791.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,860.24/31,549.76 = 12,791.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,860.24x = 31,549.76 × 12,791.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,860.24x = 403,560,330.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,560,330.40/22,860.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,653.37

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