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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,508.62, 31,055.57 and 12,948.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,508.62, 31,055.57 and 12,948.01 is: 17,864.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,508.62 : 31,055.57 = 12,948.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,508.62/31,055.57 = 12,948.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,508.62x = 31,055.57 × 12,948.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,508.62x = 402,107,830.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,107,830.92/22,508.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,864.62

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