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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,467.32, 31,006.65 and 12,396.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,467.32, 31,006.65 and 12,396.65 is: 17,108.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,467.32 : 31,006.65 = 12,396.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,467.32/31,006.65 = 12,396.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,467.32x = 31,006.65 × 12,396.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,467.32x = 384,378,409.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,378,409.45/22,467.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,108.33

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