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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,595.41, 31,181.67 and 12,525.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,595.41, 31,181.67 and 12,525.37 is: 17,285.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,595.41 : 31,181.67 = 12,525.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,595.41/31,181.67 = 12,525.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,595.41x = 31,181.67 × 12,525.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,595.41x = 390,561,953.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,561,953.97/22,595.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,285.01

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