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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,592.49, 31,177.61 and 12,521.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,592.49, 31,177.61 and 12,521.55 is: 17,279.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,592.49 : 31,177.61 = 12,521.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,592.49/31,177.61 = 12,521.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,592.49x = 31,177.61 × 12,521.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,592.49x = 390,392,103.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,392,103.76/22,592.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,279.73

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