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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,630.59, 31,226.45 and 12,557.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,630.59, 31,226.45 and 12,557.43 is: 17,327.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,630.59 : 31,226.45 = 12,557.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,630.59/31,226.45 = 12,557.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,630.59x = 31,226.45 × 12,557.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,630.59x = 392,123,897.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,123,897.24/22,630.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,327.16

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