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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,768.62, 31,417.92 and 12,697.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,768.62, 31,417.92 and 12,697.62 is: 17,521.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,768.62 : 31,417.92 = 12,697.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,768.62/31,417.92 = 12,697.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,768.62x = 31,417.92 × 12,697.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,768.62x = 398,932,809.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,932,809.35/22,768.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,521.17

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