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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,670.29, 31,285.01 and 12,599.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,670.29, 31,285.01 and 12,599.66 is: 17,387.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,670.29 : 31,285.01 = 12,599.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,670.29/31,285.01 = 12,599.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,670.29x = 31,285.01 × 12,599.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,670.29x = 394,180,489.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,180,489.10/22,670.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,387.54

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