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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,555.34, 31,128.68 and 12,995.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,555.34, 31,128.68 and 12,995.61 is: 17,935.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,555.34 : 31,128.68 = 12,995.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,555.34/31,128.68 = 12,995.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,555.34x = 31,128.68 × 12,995.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,555.34x = 404,536,120.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,536,120.12/22,555.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,935.27

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