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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,524, 31,082.40 and 12,451.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,524, 31,082.40 and 12,451.68 is: 17,182.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,524 : 31,082.40 = 12,451.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,524/31,082.40 = 12,451.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,524x = 31,082.40 × 12,451.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,524x = 387,028,098.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,028,098.43/22,524
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,182.92

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