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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,613, 31,205.94 and 12,677

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,613, 31,205.94 and 12,677 is: 17,494.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,613 : 31,205.94 = 12,677 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,613/31,205.94 = 12,677/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,613x = 31,205.94 × 12,677
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,613x = 395,597,701.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,597,701.38/22,613
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,494.26

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