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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,607.19, 31,197.77 and 12,535.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,607.19, 31,197.77 and 12,535.64 is: 17,299.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,607.19 : 31,197.77 = 12,535.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,607.19/31,197.77 = 12,535.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,607.19x = 31,197.77 × 12,535.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,607.19x = 391,083,958.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,083,958.86/22,607.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,299.10

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