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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,658, 31,269.96 and 12,723.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,658, 31,269.96 and 12,723.92 is: 17,560.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,658 : 31,269.96 = 12,723.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,658/31,269.96 = 12,723.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,658x = 31,269.96 × 12,723.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,658x = 397,876,469.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,876,469.44/22,658
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,560.09

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