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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,650.91, 31,258.66 and 12,580.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,650.91, 31,258.66 and 12,580.28 is: 17,361.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,650.91 : 31,258.66 = 12,580.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,650.91/31,258.66 = 12,580.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,650.91x = 31,258.66 × 12,580.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,650.91x = 393,242,695.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,242,695.22/22,650.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,361.01

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