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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,555.76, 31,126.72 and 12,484.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,555.76, 31,126.72 and 12,484.92 is: 17,229.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,555.76 : 31,126.72 = 12,484.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,555.76/31,126.72 = 12,484.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,555.76x = 31,126.72 × 12,484.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,555.76x = 388,614,609.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,614,609.06/22,555.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,229.06

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