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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,670.52, 31,283.33 and 12,598.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,670.52, 31,283.33 and 12,598.33 is: 17,384.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,670.52 : 31,283.33 = 12,598.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,670.52/31,283.33 = 12,598.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,670.52x = 31,283.33 × 12,598.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,670.52x = 394,117,668.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,117,668.13/22,670.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,384.59

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