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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,635.02, 31,235.96 and 12,563.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,635.02, 31,235.96 and 12,563.48 is: 17,337.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,635.02 : 31,235.96 = 12,563.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,635.02/31,235.96 = 12,563.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,635.02x = 31,235.96 × 12,563.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,635.02x = 392,432,358.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,432,358.74/22,635.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,337.40

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