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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,475.27, 31,016.93 and 12,405.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,475.27, 31,016.93 and 12,405.15 is: 17,119.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,475.27 : 31,016.93 = 12,405.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,475.27/31,016.93 = 12,405.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,475.27x = 31,016.93 × 12,405.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,475.27x = 384,769,607.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,769,607.16/22,475.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,119.69

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