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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,512.95, 31,067.73 and 12,441.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,512.95, 31,067.73 and 12,441.97 is: 17,169.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,512.95 : 31,067.73 = 12,441.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,512.95/31,067.73 = 12,441.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,512.95x = 31,067.73 × 12,441.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,512.95x = 386,543,803.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,543,803.46/22,512.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,169.84

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