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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,644.65, 31,249.05 and 12,573.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,644.65, 31,249.05 and 12,573.06 is: 17,350.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,644.65 : 31,249.05 = 12,573.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,644.65/31,249.05 = 12,573.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,644.65x = 31,249.05 × 12,573.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,644.65x = 392,896,180.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,896,180.59/22,644.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,350.51

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