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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,968.54, 31,689.63 and 12,895.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,968.54, 31,689.63 and 12,895.92 is: 17,792.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,968.54 : 31,689.63 = 12,895.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,968.54/31,689.63 = 12,895.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,968.54x = 31,689.63 × 12,895.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,968.54x = 408,666,933.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,666,933.31/22,968.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,792.46

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