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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,607.10, 31,196.46 and 12,534.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,607.10, 31,196.46 and 12,534.90 is: 17,297.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,607.10 : 31,196.46 = 12,534.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,607.10/31,196.46 = 12,534.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,607.10x = 31,196.46 × 12,534.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,607.10x = 391,044,506.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,044,506.45/22,607.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,297.42

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