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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,511.89, 31,066.41 and 12,575.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,511.89, 31,066.41 and 12,575.89 is: 17,354.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,511.89 : 31,066.41 = 12,575.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,511.89/31,066.41 = 12,575.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,511.89x = 31,066.41 × 12,575.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,511.89x = 390,687,754.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,687,754.85/22,511.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,354.73

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