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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,604.93, 31,193.56 and 12,532.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,604.93, 31,193.56 and 12,532.79 is: 17,294.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,604.93 : 31,193.56 = 12,532.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,604.93/31,193.56 = 12,532.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,604.93x = 31,193.56 × 12,532.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,604.93x = 390,942,149.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,942,149.53/22,604.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,294.55

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