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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,664.97, 31,275.93 and 12,592.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,664.97, 31,275.93 and 12,592.56 is: 17,376.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,664.97 : 31,275.93 = 12,592.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,664.97/31,275.93 = 12,592.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,664.97x = 31,275.93 × 12,592.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,664.97x = 393,844,025.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,844,025.08/22,664.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,376.77

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