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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,665.08, 31,277.13 and 12,456.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,665.08, 31,277.13 and 12,456.15 is: 17,189.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,665.08 : 31,277.13 = 12,456.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,665.08/31,277.13 = 12,456.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,665.08x = 31,277.13 × 12,456.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,665.08x = 389,592,622.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,592,622.85/22,665.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,189.11

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