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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,669.96, 31,284.14 and 12,598.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,669.96, 31,284.14 and 12,598.22 is: 17,385.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,669.96 : 31,284.14 = 12,598.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,669.96/31,284.14 = 12,598.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,669.96x = 31,284.14 × 12,598.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,669.96x = 394,124,478.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,124,478.23/22,669.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,385.32

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