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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,588.80, 31,170.02 and 12,514.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,588.80, 31,170.02 and 12,514.73 is: 17,268.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,588.80 : 31,170.02 = 12,514.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,588.80/31,170.02 = 12,514.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,588.80x = 31,170.02 × 12,514.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,588.80x = 390,084,165.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,084,165.97/22,588.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,268.92

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