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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,622.79, 31,220.49 and 12,550.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,622.79, 31,220.49 and 12,550.65 is: 17,320.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,622.79 : 31,220.49 = 12,550.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,622.79/31,220.49 = 12,550.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,622.79x = 31,220.49 × 12,550.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,622.79x = 391,837,442.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,837,442.82/22,622.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,320.47

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