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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,497.06, 31,045.32 and 12,425.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,497.06, 31,045.32 and 12,425.32 is: 17,146.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,497.06 : 31,045.32 = 12,425.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,497.06/31,045.32 = 12,425.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,497.06x = 31,045.32 × 12,425.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,497.06x = 385,748,035.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,748,035.50/22,497.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,146.60

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