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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,464.69, 31,001.50 and 12,393.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,464.69, 31,001.50 and 12,393.49 is: 17,103.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,464.69 : 31,001.50 = 12,393.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,464.69/31,001.50 = 12,393.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,464.69x = 31,001.50 × 12,393.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,464.69x = 384,216,780.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,216,780.24/22,464.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,103.14

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