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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,555.20, 31,122.28 and 12,992.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,555.20, 31,122.28 and 12,992.96 is: 17,928.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,555.20 : 31,122.28 = 12,992.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,555.20/31,122.28 = 12,992.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,555.20x = 31,122.28 × 12,992.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,555.20x = 404,370,539.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,370,539.15/22,555.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,928.04

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