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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,606.57, 31,197.08 and 12,535.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,606.57, 31,197.08 and 12,535.13 is: 17,298.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,606.57 : 31,197.08 = 12,535.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,606.57/31,197.08 = 12,535.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,606.57x = 31,197.08 × 12,535.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,606.57x = 391,059,390.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,059,390.74/22,606.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,298.49

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