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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,612.48, 31,205.18 and 12,541

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,612.48, 31,205.18 and 12,541 is: 17,306.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,612.48 : 31,205.18 = 12,541 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,612.48/31,205.18 = 12,541/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,612.48x = 31,205.18 × 12,541
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,612.48x = 391,344,162.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,344,162.38/22,612.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,306.56

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