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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,667.07, 31,279.93 and 12,595.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,667.07, 31,279.93 and 12,595.25 is: 17,381.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,667.07 : 31,279.93 = 12,595.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,667.07/31,279.93 = 12,595.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,667.07x = 31,279.93 × 12,595.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,667.07x = 393,978,381.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,978,381.93/22,667.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,381.09

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