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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,552.68, 31,122.76 and 12,481.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,552.68, 31,122.76 and 12,481.82 is: 17,224.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,552.68 : 31,122.76 = 12,481.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,552.68/31,122.76 = 12,481.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,552.68x = 31,122.76 × 12,481.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,552.68x = 388,468,501.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,468,501.40/22,552.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,224.94

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