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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,637.54, 31,243.55 and 12,569.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,637.54, 31,243.55 and 12,569.21 is: 17,347.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,637.54 : 31,243.55 = 12,569.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,637.54/31,243.55 = 12,569.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,637.54x = 31,243.55 × 12,569.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,637.54x = 392,706,741.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,706,741.10/22,637.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,347.59

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