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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,625.58, 31,222.22 and 12,553.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,625.58, 31,222.22 and 12,553.91 is: 17,323.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,625.58 : 31,222.22 = 12,553.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,625.58/31,222.22 = 12,553.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,625.58x = 31,222.22 × 12,553.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,625.58x = 391,960,939.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,960,939.88/22,625.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,323.80

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