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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,615.89, 31,209.89 and 12,545.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,615.89, 31,209.89 and 12,545.85 is: 17,313.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,615.89 : 31,209.89 = 12,545.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,615.89/31,209.89 = 12,545.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,615.89x = 31,209.89 × 12,545.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,615.89x = 391,554,598.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,554,598.46/22,615.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,313.25

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