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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,597.73, 31,181.58 and 12,526.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,597.73, 31,181.58 and 12,526.16 is: 17,284.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,597.73 : 31,181.58 = 12,526.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,597.73/31,181.58 = 12,526.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,597.73x = 31,181.58 × 12,526.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,597.73x = 390,585,585.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,585,585.06/22,597.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,284.29

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