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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,623.53, 31,220.46 and 12,552.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,623.53, 31,220.46 and 12,552.08 is: 17,321.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,623.53 : 31,220.46 = 12,552.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,623.53/31,220.46 = 12,552.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,623.53x = 31,220.46 × 12,552.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,623.53x = 391,881,555.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,881,555.45/22,623.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,321.86

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