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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,511.87, 31,065.94 and 12,440.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,511.87, 31,065.94 and 12,440.09 is: 17,167.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,511.87 : 31,065.94 = 12,440.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,511.87/31,065.94 = 12,440.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,511.87x = 31,065.94 × 12,440.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,511.87x = 386,462,934.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,462,934.20/22,511.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,167.08

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