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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,938.67, 31,653.34 and 12,867.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,938.67, 31,653.34 and 12,867.67 is: 17,756.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,938.67 : 31,653.34 = 12,867.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,938.67/31,653.34 = 12,867.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,938.67x = 31,653.34 × 12,867.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,938.67x = 407,304,733.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,304,733.52/22,938.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,756.25

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