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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,866.27, 31,553.91 and 12,792.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,866.27, 31,553.91 and 12,792.98 is: 17,653.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,866.27 : 31,553.91 = 12,792.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,866.27/31,553.91 = 12,792.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,866.27x = 31,553.91 × 12,792.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,866.27x = 403,668,381.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,668,381.78/22,866.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,653.44

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