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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,607.54, 31,201.62 and 12,538.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,607.54, 31,201.62 and 12,538.22 is: 17,304.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,607.54 : 31,201.62 = 12,538.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,607.54/31,201.62 = 12,538.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,607.54x = 31,201.62 × 12,538.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,607.54x = 391,212,775.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,212,775.92/22,607.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,304.53

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