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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,468.91, 31,006.88 and 12,397.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,468.91, 31,006.88 and 12,397.43 is: 17,108.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,468.91 : 31,006.88 = 12,397.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,468.91/31,006.88 = 12,397.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,468.91x = 31,006.88 × 12,397.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,468.91x = 384,405,639.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,405,639.85/22,468.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,108.33

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