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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,652.95, 31,261.11 and 12,581.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,652.95, 31,261.11 and 12,581.13 is: 17,361.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,652.95 : 31,261.11 = 12,581.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,652.95/31,261.11 = 12,581.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,652.95x = 31,261.11 × 12,581.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,652.95x = 393,300,114.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,300,114.94/22,652.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,361.98

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