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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,895, 31,596.68 and 12,824.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,895, 31,596.68 and 12,824.24 is: 17,698.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,895 : 31,596.68 = 12,824.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,895/31,596.68 = 12,824.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,895x = 31,596.68 × 12,824.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,895x = 405,203,407.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,203,407.52/22,895
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,698.34

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