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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,525.23, 31,084.95 and 12,316.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,525.23, 31,084.95 and 12,316.29 is: 16,996.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,525.23 : 31,084.95 = 12,316.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,525.23/31,084.95 = 12,316.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,525.23x = 31,084.95 × 12,316.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,525.23x = 382,851,258.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,851,258.84/22,525.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,996.55

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