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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,667.04, 31,279.91 and 12,595.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,667.04, 31,279.91 and 12,595.23 is: 17,381.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,667.04 : 31,279.91 = 12,595.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,667.04/31,279.91 = 12,595.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,667.04x = 31,279.91 × 12,595.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,667.04x = 393,977,597.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,977,597.85/22,667.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,381.08

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