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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,769.24, 31,421.40 and 12,697.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,769.24, 31,421.40 and 12,697.80 is: 17,522.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,769.24 : 31,421.40 = 12,697.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,769.24/31,421.40 = 12,697.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,769.24x = 31,421.40 × 12,697.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,769.24x = 398,982,652.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,982,652.92/22,769.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,522.88

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