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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,904.39, 31,607.28 and 12,833.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,904.39, 31,607.28 and 12,833.26 is: 17,709.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,904.39 : 31,607.28 = 12,833.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,904.39/31,607.28 = 12,833.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,904.39x = 31,607.28 × 12,833.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,904.39x = 405,624,442.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,624,442.13/22,904.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,709.46

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