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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,544.24, 31,110.80 and 12,608.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,544.24, 31,110.80 and 12,608.24 is: 17,399.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,544.24 : 31,110.80 = 12,608.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,544.24/31,110.80 = 12,608.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,544.24x = 31,110.80 × 12,608.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,544.24x = 392,252,432.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,252,432.99/22,544.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,399.23

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