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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,550.17, 31,122.54 and 12,988.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,550.17, 31,122.54 and 12,988.20 is: 17,925.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,550.17 : 31,122.54 = 12,988.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,550.17/31,122.54 = 12,988.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,550.17x = 31,122.54 × 12,988.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,550.17x = 404,225,553.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,225,553.47/22,550.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,925.61

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