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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,675.36, 31,289.55 and 12,604.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,675.36, 31,289.55 and 12,604.23 is: 17,392.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,675.36 : 31,289.55 = 12,604.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,675.36/31,289.55 = 12,604.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,675.36x = 31,289.55 × 12,604.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,675.36x = 394,380,684.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,380,684.80/22,675.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,392.48

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