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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,497.62, 31,046.15 and 12,288.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,497.62, 31,046.15 and 12,288.24 is: 16,957.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,497.62 : 31,046.15 = 12,288.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,497.62/31,046.15 = 12,288.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,497.62x = 31,046.15 × 12,288.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,497.62x = 381,502,573.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,502,573.00/22,497.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,957.47

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