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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,656.77, 31,265.91 and 12,584.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,656.77, 31,265.91 and 12,584.76 is: 17,366.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,656.77 : 31,265.91 = 12,584.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,656.77/31,265.91 = 12,584.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,656.77x = 31,265.91 × 12,584.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,656.77x = 393,473,973.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,473,973.53/22,656.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,366.73

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