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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,668.53, 31,281.84 and 12,596.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,668.53, 31,281.84 and 12,596.72 is: 17,383.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,668.53 : 31,281.84 = 12,596.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,668.53/31,281.84 = 12,596.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,668.53x = 31,281.84 × 12,596.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,668.53x = 394,048,423.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,048,423.16/22,668.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,383.06

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