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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,514.37, 31,068.21 and 12,442.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,514.37, 31,068.21 and 12,442.68 is: 17,170.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,514.37 : 31,068.21 = 12,442.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,514.37/31,068.21 = 12,442.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,514.37x = 31,068.21 × 12,442.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,514.37x = 386,571,795.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,571,795.20/22,514.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,170.00

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