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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,625.54, 31,222.76 and 12,553.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,625.54, 31,222.76 and 12,553.76 is: 17,323.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,625.54 : 31,222.76 = 12,553.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,625.54/31,222.76 = 12,553.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,625.54x = 31,222.76 × 12,553.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,625.54x = 391,962,980.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,962,980.86/22,625.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,323.92

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