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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,803.52, 31,468.40 and 12,867.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,803.52, 31,468.40 and 12,867.52 is: 17,756.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,803.52 : 31,468.40 = 12,867.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,803.52/31,468.40 = 12,867.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,803.52x = 31,468.40 × 12,867.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,803.52x = 404,920,266.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,920,266.37/22,803.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,756.92

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