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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,769.05, 31,421.15 and 12,697.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,769.05, 31,421.15 and 12,697.62 is: 17,522.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,769.05 : 31,421.15 = 12,697.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,769.05/31,421.15 = 12,697.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,769.05x = 31,421.15 × 12,697.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,769.05x = 398,973,822.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,973,822.66/22,769.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,522.64

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