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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,651.62, 31,257.45 and 12,579.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,651.62, 31,257.45 and 12,579.09 is: 17,358.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,651.62 : 31,257.45 = 12,579.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,651.62/31,257.45 = 12,579.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,651.62x = 31,257.45 × 12,579.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,651.62x = 393,190,276.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,190,276.72/22,651.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,358.15

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