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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,886.36, 31,558.24 and 19,875.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,886.36, 31,558.24 and 19,875.60 is: 27,406.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,886.36 : 31,558.24 = 19,875.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,886.36/31,558.24 = 19,875.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,886.36x = 31,558.24 × 19,875.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,886.36x = 627,238,954.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,238,954.94/22,886.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,406.67

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