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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,676.07, 31,292.37 and 12,604.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,676.07, 31,292.37 and 12,604.26 is: 17,393.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,676.07 : 31,292.37 = 12,604.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,676.07/31,292.37 = 12,604.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,676.07x = 31,292.37 × 12,604.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,676.07x = 394,417,167.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,417,167.50/22,676.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,393.54

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