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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,690.41, 31,310.36 and 12,617.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,690.41, 31,310.36 and 12,617.23 is: 17,410.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,690.41 : 31,310.36 = 12,617.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,690.41/31,310.36 = 12,617.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,690.41x = 31,310.36 × 12,617.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,690.41x = 395,050,013.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,050,013.50/22,690.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,410.44

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