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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,625.97, 31,222.80 and 12,554.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,625.97, 31,222.80 and 12,554.34 is: 17,324.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,625.97 : 31,222.80 = 12,554.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,625.97/31,222.80 = 12,554.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,625.97x = 31,222.80 × 12,554.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,625.97x = 391,981,646.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,981,646.95/22,625.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,324.41

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