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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,967.55, 31,693.28 and 12,895.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,967.55, 31,693.28 and 12,895.20 is: 17,794.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,967.55 : 31,693.28 = 12,895.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,967.55/31,693.28 = 12,895.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,967.55x = 31,693.28 × 12,895.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,967.55x = 408,691,119.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,691,119.78/22,967.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,794.28

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