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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,515.62, 31,069.40 and 12,442.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,515.62, 31,069.40 and 12,442.44 is: 17,169.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,515.62 : 31,069.40 = 12,442.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,515.62/31,069.40 = 12,442.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,515.62x = 31,069.40 × 12,442.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,515.62x = 386,578,972.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,578,972.48/22,515.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,169.37

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