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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,588.02, 31,170.96 and 12,516.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,588.02, 31,170.96 and 12,516.48 is: 17,272.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,588.02 : 31,170.96 = 12,516.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,588.02/31,170.96 = 12,516.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,588.02x = 31,170.96 × 12,516.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,588.02x = 390,150,697.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,150,697.42/22,588.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,272.46

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