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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,670.96, 31,285.99 and 12,599.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,670.96, 31,285.99 and 12,599.37 is: 17,387.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,670.96 : 31,285.99 = 12,599.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,670.96/31,285.99 = 12,599.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,670.96x = 31,285.99 × 12,599.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,670.96x = 394,183,654.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,183,654.11/22,670.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,387.16

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