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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,568.62, 31,144.94 and 12,497.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,568.62, 31,144.94 and 12,497.24 is: 17,246.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,568.62 : 31,144.94 = 12,497.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,568.62/31,144.94 = 12,497.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,568.62x = 31,144.94 × 12,497.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,568.62x = 389,225,727.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,225,727.48/22,568.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,246.33

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