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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,674.98, 31,291.45 and 12,603.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,674.98, 31,291.45 and 12,603.11 is: 17,392.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,674.98 : 31,291.45 = 12,603.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,674.98/31,291.45 = 12,603.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,674.98x = 31,291.45 × 12,603.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,674.98x = 394,369,398.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,369,398.44/22,674.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,392.27

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