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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,575.23, 31,152.95 and 12,504.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,575.23, 31,152.95 and 12,504.09 is: 17,255.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,575.23 : 31,152.95 = 12,504.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,575.23/31,152.95 = 12,504.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,575.23x = 31,152.95 × 12,504.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,575.23x = 389,539,228.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,539,228.05/22,575.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,255.16

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