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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,588.28, 31,173.96 and 12,517.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,588.28, 31,173.96 and 12,517.16 is: 17,274.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,588.28 : 31,173.96 = 12,517.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,588.28/31,173.96 = 12,517.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,588.28x = 31,173.96 × 12,517.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,588.28x = 390,209,445.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,209,445.15/22,588.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,274.86

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