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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,593.63, 31,179.47 and 12,522.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,593.63, 31,179.47 and 12,522.26 is: 17,280.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,593.63 : 31,179.47 = 12,522.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,593.63/31,179.47 = 12,522.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,593.63x = 31,179.47 × 12,522.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,593.63x = 390,437,211.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,437,211.49/22,593.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,280.85

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