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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,573.15, 31,150.44 and 12,501

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,573.15, 31,150.44 and 12,501 is: 17,251.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,573.15 : 31,150.44 = 12,501 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,573.15/31,150.44 = 12,501/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,573.15x = 31,150.44 × 12,501
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,573.15x = 389,411,650.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,411,650.44/22,573.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,251.10

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