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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,816.63, 31,486.60 and 12,745.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,816.63, 31,486.60 and 12,745.22 is: 17,588.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,816.63 : 31,486.60 = 12,745.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,816.63/31,486.60 = 12,745.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,816.63x = 31,486.60 × 12,745.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,816.63x = 401,303,454.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,303,454.76/22,816.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,588.20

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