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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,676.94, 31,299.26 and 12,608.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,676.94, 31,299.26 and 12,608.91 is: 17,403.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,676.94 : 31,299.26 = 12,608.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,676.94/31,299.26 = 12,608.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,676.94x = 31,299.26 × 12,608.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,676.94x = 394,649,489.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,649,489.36/22,676.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,403.12

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