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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,711.32, 31,342.50 and 12,639.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,711.32, 31,342.50 and 12,639.36 is: 17,442.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,711.32 : 31,342.50 = 12,639.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,711.32/31,342.50 = 12,639.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,711.32x = 31,342.50 × 12,639.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,711.32x = 396,149,140.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,149,140.80/22,711.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,442.81

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