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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,946.78, 31,668.20 and 12,738.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,946.78, 31,668.20 and 12,738.35 is: 17,579.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,946.78 : 31,668.20 = 12,738.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,946.78/31,668.20 = 12,738.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,946.78x = 31,668.20 × 12,738.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,946.78x = 403,400,615.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,400,615.47/22,946.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,579.84

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