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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,594.68, 31,181.28 and 12,386.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,594.68, 31,181.28 and 12,386.28 is: 17,093.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,594.68 : 31,181.28 = 12,386.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,594.68/31,181.28 = 12,386.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,594.68x = 31,181.28 × 12,386.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,594.68x = 386,220,064.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,220,064.84/22,594.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,093.41

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