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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,860.92, 31,549.64 and 12,790.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,860.92, 31,549.64 and 12,790.32 is: 17,651.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,860.92 : 31,549.64 = 12,790.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,860.92/31,549.64 = 12,790.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,860.92x = 31,549.64 × 12,790.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,860.92x = 403,529,991.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,529,991.48/22,860.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,651.52

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