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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,675.96, 31,292.42 and 12,604.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,675.96, 31,292.42 and 12,604.22 is: 17,393.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,675.96 : 31,292.42 = 12,604.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,675.96/31,292.42 = 12,604.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,675.96x = 31,292.42 × 12,604.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,675.96x = 394,416,546.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,416,546.01/22,675.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,393.60

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