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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,867.40, 31,557.14 and 12,795.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,867.40, 31,557.14 and 12,795.86 is: 17,658.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,867.40 : 31,557.14 = 12,795.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,867.40/31,557.14 = 12,795.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,867.40x = 31,557.14 × 12,795.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,867.40x = 403,800,523.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,800,523.68/22,867.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,658.35

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