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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,652.66, 31,259.57 and 12,581.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,652.66, 31,259.57 and 12,581.73 is: 17,362.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,652.66 : 31,259.57 = 12,581.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,652.66/31,259.57 = 12,581.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,652.66x = 31,259.57 × 12,581.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,652.66x = 393,299,477.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,299,477.52/22,652.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,362.17

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