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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,548.68, 31,117.08 and 12,985.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,548.68, 31,117.08 and 12,985.08 is: 17,919.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,548.68 : 31,117.08 = 12,985.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,548.68/31,117.08 = 12,985.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,548.68x = 31,117.08 × 12,985.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,548.68x = 404,057,773.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,057,773.17/22,548.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,919.35

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