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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,668.46, 31,281.39 and 12,597.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,668.46, 31,281.39 and 12,597.58 is: 17,384.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,668.46 : 31,281.39 = 12,597.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,668.46/31,281.39 = 12,597.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,668.46x = 31,281.39 × 12,597.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,668.46x = 394,069,813.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,069,813.04/22,668.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,384.06

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