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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,630.42, 31,226.94 and 12,558.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,630.42, 31,226.94 and 12,558.34 is: 17,328.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,630.42 : 31,226.94 = 12,558.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,630.42/31,226.94 = 12,558.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,630.42x = 31,226.94 × 12,558.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,630.42x = 392,158,529.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,158,529.68/22,630.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,328.82

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