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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,495.96, 31,043.93 and 12,286.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,495.96, 31,043.93 and 12,286.66 is: 16,955.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,495.96 : 31,043.93 = 12,286.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,495.96/31,043.93 = 12,286.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,495.96x = 31,043.93 × 12,286.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,495.96x = 381,425,996.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,425,996.32/22,495.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,955.31

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