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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,591.56, 31,175.88 and 12,519.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,591.56, 31,175.88 and 12,519.96 is: 17,277.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,591.56 : 31,175.88 = 12,519.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,591.56/31,175.88 = 12,519.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,591.56x = 31,175.88 × 12,519.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,591.56x = 390,320,770.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,320,770.56/22,591.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,277.28

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