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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,530.65, 31,092.46 and 12,321.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,530.65, 31,092.46 and 12,321.73 is: 17,004.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,530.65 : 31,092.46 = 12,321.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,530.65/31,092.46 = 12,321.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,530.65x = 31,092.46 × 12,321.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,530.65x = 383,112,788.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,112,788.62/22,530.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,004.07

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