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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,864.11, 31,553.25 and 12,792.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,864.11, 31,553.25 and 12,792.97 is: 17,654.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,864.11 : 31,553.25 = 12,792.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,864.11/31,553.25 = 12,792.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,864.11x = 31,553.25 × 12,792.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,864.11x = 403,659,780.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,659,780.65/22,864.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,654.73

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