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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,865.47, 31,552.62 and 12,792.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,865.47, 31,552.62 and 12,792.06 is: 17,652.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,865.47 : 31,552.62 = 12,792.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,865.47/31,552.62 = 12,792.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,865.47x = 31,552.62 × 12,792.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,865.47x = 403,623,008.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,623,008.20/22,865.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,652.08

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