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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,618.75, 31,213.89 and 12,682.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,618.75, 31,213.89 and 12,682.75 is: 17,502.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,618.75 : 31,213.89 = 12,682.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,618.75/31,213.89 = 12,682.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,618.75x = 31,213.89 × 12,682.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,618.75x = 395,877,963.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,877,963.40/22,618.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,502.20

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