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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,664.59, 31,276.66 and 12,592.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,664.59, 31,276.66 and 12,592.44 is: 17,377.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,664.59 : 31,276.66 = 12,592.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,664.59/31,276.66 = 12,592.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,664.59x = 31,276.66 × 12,592.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,664.59x = 393,849,464.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,849,464.45/22,664.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,377.30

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