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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,614.23, 31,209.51 and 12,545.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,614.23, 31,209.51 and 12,545.92 is: 17,314.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,614.23 : 31,209.51 = 12,545.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,614.23/31,209.51 = 12,545.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,614.23x = 31,209.51 × 12,545.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,614.23x = 391,552,015.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,552,015.70/22,614.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,314.41

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