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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,656.62, 31,265.49 and 12,584.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,656.62, 31,265.49 and 12,584.81 is: 17,366.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,656.62 : 31,265.49 = 12,584.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,656.62/31,265.49 = 12,584.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,656.62x = 31,265.49 × 12,584.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,656.62x = 393,470,376.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,470,376.56/22,656.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,366.68

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