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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,674.69, 31,296.15 and 12,606.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,674.69, 31,296.15 and 12,606.66 is: 17,400.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,674.69 : 31,296.15 = 12,606.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,674.69/31,296.15 = 12,606.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,674.69x = 31,296.15 × 12,606.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,674.69x = 394,539,922.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,539,922.36/22,674.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,400.01

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