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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,863.96, 31,553.96 and 12,793.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,863.96, 31,553.96 and 12,793.41 is: 17,655.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,863.96 : 31,553.96 = 12,793.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,863.96/31,553.96 = 12,793.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,863.96x = 31,553.96 × 12,793.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,863.96x = 403,682,683.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,682,683.44/22,863.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,655.85

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