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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,651.09, 31,258.91 and 12,442.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,651.09, 31,258.91 and 12,442.05 is: 17,170.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,651.09 : 31,258.91 = 12,442.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,651.09/31,258.91 = 12,442.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,651.09x = 31,258.91 × 12,442.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,651.09x = 388,924,921.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,924,921.17/22,651.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,170.25

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