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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,586.13, 31,168.92 and 12,514.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,586.13, 31,168.92 and 12,514.49 is: 17,270.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,586.13 : 31,168.92 = 12,514.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,586.13/31,168.92 = 12,514.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,586.13x = 31,168.92 × 12,514.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,586.13x = 390,063,075.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,063,075.08/22,586.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,270.03

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