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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,536.28, 31,096.92 and 12,974.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,536.28, 31,096.92 and 12,974.68 is: 17,903.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,536.28 : 31,096.92 = 12,974.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,536.28/31,096.92 = 12,974.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,536.28x = 31,096.92 × 12,974.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,536.28x = 403,472,585.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,472,585.99/22,536.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,903.25

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