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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,632.21, 31,231.98 and 12,560.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,632.21, 31,231.98 and 12,560.06 is: 17,332.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,632.21 : 31,231.98 = 12,560.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,632.21/31,231.98 = 12,560.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,632.21x = 31,231.98 × 12,560.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,632.21x = 392,275,620.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,275,620.80/22,632.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,332.63

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