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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,591.58, 31,174.79 and 12,519.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,591.58, 31,174.79 and 12,519.09 is: 17,275.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,591.58 : 31,174.79 = 12,519.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,591.58/31,174.79 = 12,519.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,591.58x = 31,174.79 × 12,519.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,591.58x = 390,279,939.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,279,939.15/22,591.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,275.46

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