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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,594.59, 31,182.72 and 12,525.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,594.59, 31,182.72 and 12,525.21 is: 17,286.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,594.59 : 31,182.72 = 12,525.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,594.59/31,182.72 = 12,525.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,594.59x = 31,182.72 × 12,525.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,594.59x = 390,570,116.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,570,116.37/22,594.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,286.00

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