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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,759.06, 31,409.38 and 12,552.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,759.06, 31,409.38 and 12,552.09 is: 17,322.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,759.06 : 31,409.38 = 12,552.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,759.06/31,409.38 = 12,552.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,759.06x = 31,409.38 × 12,552.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,759.06x = 394,253,309.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,253,309.69/22,759.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,322.92

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