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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,612.54, 31,207.22 and 12,544.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,612.54, 31,207.22 and 12,544.22 is: 17,312.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,612.54 : 31,207.22 = 12,544.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,612.54/31,207.22 = 12,544.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,612.54x = 31,207.22 × 12,544.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,612.54x = 391,470,170.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,470,170.55/22,612.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,312.09

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