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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,512.98, 31,066.29 and 12,441.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,512.98, 31,066.29 and 12,441.30 is: 17,168.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,512.98 : 31,066.29 = 12,441.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,512.98/31,066.29 = 12,441.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,512.98x = 31,066.29 × 12,441.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,512.98x = 386,505,033.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,505,033.78/22,512.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,168.10

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