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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,624.58, 31,220.84 and 12,552.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,624.58, 31,220.84 and 12,552.91 is: 17,322.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,624.58 : 31,220.84 = 12,552.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,624.58/31,220.84 = 12,552.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,624.58x = 31,220.84 × 12,552.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,624.58x = 391,912,347.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,912,347.97/22,624.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,322.41

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