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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,501.14, 31,051.45 and 12,430.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,501.14, 31,051.45 and 12,430.27 is: 17,153.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,501.14 : 31,051.45 = 12,430.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,501.14/31,051.45 = 12,430.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,501.14x = 31,051.45 × 12,430.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,501.14x = 385,977,907.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,977,907.39/22,501.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,153.70

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