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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,675.10, 31,292.70 and 12,603.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,675.10, 31,292.70 and 12,603.71 is: 17,393.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,675.10 : 31,292.70 = 12,603.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,675.10/31,292.70 = 12,603.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,675.10x = 31,292.70 × 12,603.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,675.10x = 394,404,115.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,404,115.92/22,675.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,393.71

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