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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,237.40, 31,184.20 and 22,237.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,237.40, 31,184.20 and 22,237.40 is: 31,184.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,237.40 : 31,184.20 = 22,237.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,237.40/31,184.20 = 22,237.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,237.40x = 31,184.20 × 22,237.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,237.40x = 693,455,529.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,455,529.08/22,237.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,184.20

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