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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,906.26, 31,609.75 and 12,834.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,906.26, 31,609.75 and 12,834.19 is: 17,710.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,906.26 : 31,609.75 = 12,834.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,906.26/31,609.75 = 12,834.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,906.26x = 31,609.75 × 12,834.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,906.26x = 405,685,537.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,685,537.35/22,906.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,710.68

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