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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,507.66, 31,059.73 and 12,435.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,507.66, 31,059.73 and 12,435.88 is: 17,161.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,507.66 : 31,059.73 = 12,435.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,507.66/31,059.73 = 12,435.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,507.66x = 31,059.73 × 12,435.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,507.66x = 386,255,110.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,255,110.07/22,507.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,161.05

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