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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,976.58, 31,706.22 and 12,904.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,976.58, 31,706.22 and 12,904.76 is: 17,807.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,976.58 : 31,706.22 = 12,904.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,976.58/31,706.22 = 12,904.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,976.58x = 31,706.22 × 12,904.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,976.58x = 409,161,159.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,161,159.61/22,976.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,807.75

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