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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,625.16, 31,222.98 and 12,553.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,625.16, 31,222.98 and 12,553.80 is: 17,324.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,625.16 : 31,222.98 = 12,553.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,625.16/31,222.98 = 12,553.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,625.16x = 31,222.98 × 12,553.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,625.16x = 391,967,046.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,967,046.32/22,625.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,324.39

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