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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,486.51, 31,030.55 and 12,414.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,486.51, 31,030.55 and 12,414.73 is: 17,131.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,486.51 : 31,030.55 = 12,414.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,486.51/31,030.55 = 12,414.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,486.51x = 31,030.55 × 12,414.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,486.51x = 385,235,682.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,235,682.78/22,486.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,131.86

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