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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,623.14, 31,219.89 and 12,553.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,623.14, 31,219.89 and 12,553.11 is: 17,323.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,623.14 : 31,219.89 = 12,553.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,623.14/31,219.89 = 12,553.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,623.14x = 31,219.89 × 12,553.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,623.14x = 391,906,713.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,906,713.36/22,623.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,323.27

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