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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,595.49, 31,181.74 and 12,523.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,595.49, 31,181.74 and 12,523.95 is: 17,283.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,595.49 : 31,181.74 = 12,523.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,595.49/31,181.74 = 12,523.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,595.49x = 31,181.74 × 12,523.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,595.49x = 390,518,552.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,518,552.67/22,595.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,283.03

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