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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,619.52, 31,214.94 and 12,547.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,619.52, 31,214.94 and 12,547.62 is: 17,315.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,619.52 : 31,214.94 = 12,547.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,619.52/31,214.94 = 12,547.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,619.52x = 31,214.94 × 12,547.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,619.52x = 391,673,205.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,673,205.44/22,619.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,315.72

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