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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,604.36, 31,192.93 and 12,533.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,604.36, 31,192.93 and 12,533.21 is: 17,295.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,604.36 : 31,192.93 = 12,533.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,604.36/31,192.93 = 12,533.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,604.36x = 31,192.93 × 12,533.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,604.36x = 390,947,542.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,947,542.21/22,604.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,295.23

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