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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,955.18, 31,678.40 and 12,746.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,955.18, 31,678.40 and 12,746.89 is: 17,590.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,955.18 : 31,678.40 = 12,746.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,955.18/31,678.40 = 12,746.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,955.18x = 31,678.40 × 12,746.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,955.18x = 403,800,858.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,800,858.05/22,955.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,590.84

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