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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,625.05, 31,222.04 and 12,553.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,625.05, 31,222.04 and 12,553.34 is: 17,323.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,625.05 : 31,222.04 = 12,553.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,625.05/31,222.04 = 12,553.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,625.05x = 31,222.04 × 12,553.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,625.05x = 391,941,007.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,941,007.84/22,625.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,323.32

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