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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,595.64, 31,182.16 and 12,524.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,595.64, 31,182.16 and 12,524.26 is: 17,283.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,595.64 : 31,182.16 = 12,524.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,595.64/31,182.16 = 12,524.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,595.64x = 31,182.16 × 12,524.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,595.64x = 390,533,479.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,533,479.20/22,595.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,283.58

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