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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,697.79, 31,322.19 and 12,625.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,697.79, 31,322.19 and 12,625.94 is: 17,423.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,697.79 : 31,322.19 = 12,625.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,697.79/31,322.19 = 12,625.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,697.79x = 31,322.19 × 12,625.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,697.79x = 395,472,217.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,472,217.26/22,697.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,423.38

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