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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,663.59, 31,275.28 and 12,591.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,663.59, 31,275.28 and 12,591.44 is: 17,375.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,663.59 : 31,275.28 = 12,591.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,663.59/31,275.28 = 12,591.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,663.59x = 31,275.28 × 12,591.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,663.59x = 393,800,811.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,800,811.60/22,663.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,375.92

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