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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,575.89, 31,152.71 and 12,504.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,575.89, 31,152.71 and 12,504.14 is: 17,254.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,575.89 : 31,152.71 = 12,504.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,575.89/31,152.71 = 12,504.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,575.89x = 31,152.71 × 12,504.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,575.89x = 389,537,847.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,537,847.22/22,575.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,254.60

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