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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,673.84, 31,289.76 and 12,602.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,673.84, 31,289.76 and 12,602.12 is: 17,390.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,673.84 : 31,289.76 = 12,602.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,673.84/31,289.76 = 12,602.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,673.84x = 31,289.76 × 12,602.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,673.84x = 394,317,310.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,317,310.29/22,673.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,390.85

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