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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,664.61, 31,273.49 and 12,592.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,664.61, 31,273.49 and 12,592.87 is: 17,376.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,664.61 : 31,273.49 = 12,592.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,664.61/31,273.49 = 12,592.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,664.61x = 31,273.49 × 12,592.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,664.61x = 393,822,947.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,822,947.31/22,664.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,376.12

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