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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,667.54, 31,280.60 and 12,595.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,667.54, 31,280.60 and 12,595.73 is: 17,381.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,667.54 : 31,280.60 = 12,595.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,667.54/31,280.60 = 12,595.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,667.54x = 31,280.60 × 12,595.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,667.54x = 394,001,928.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,001,928.86/22,667.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,381.77

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