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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,669.23, 31,281.54 and 12,597.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,669.23, 31,281.54 and 12,597.03 is: 17,382.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,669.23 : 31,281.54 = 12,597.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,669.23/31,281.54 = 12,597.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,669.23x = 31,281.54 × 12,597.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,669.23x = 394,054,497.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,054,497.83/22,669.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,382.80

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