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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,895.46, 31,596.89 and 12,823.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,895.46, 31,596.89 and 12,823.92 is: 17,697.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,895.46 : 31,596.89 = 12,823.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,895.46/31,596.89 = 12,823.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,895.46x = 31,596.89 × 12,823.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,895.46x = 405,195,925.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,195,925.49/22,895.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,697.65

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