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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,639.54, 31,239.24 and 12,568.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,639.54, 31,239.24 and 12,568.06 is: 17,342.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,639.54 : 31,239.24 = 12,568.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,639.54/31,239.24 = 12,568.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,639.54x = 31,239.24 × 12,568.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,639.54x = 392,616,642.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,616,642.67/22,639.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,342.08

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