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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,623.97, 31,222.79 and 12,554.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,623.97, 31,222.79 and 12,554.31 is: 17,325.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,623.97 : 31,222.79 = 12,554.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,623.97/31,222.79 = 12,554.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,623.97x = 31,222.79 × 12,554.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,623.97x = 391,980,631.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,980,631.40/22,623.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,325.90

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