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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,592.77, 31,178.03 and 12,522.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,592.77, 31,178.03 and 12,522.73 is: 17,281.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,592.77 : 31,178.03 = 12,522.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,592.77/31,178.03 = 12,522.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,592.77x = 31,178.03 × 12,522.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,592.77x = 390,433,852.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,433,852.60/22,592.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,281.36

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