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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,873.05, 31,562.26 and 12,800.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,873.05, 31,562.26 and 12,800.09 is: 17,662.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,873.05 : 31,562.26 = 12,800.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,873.05/31,562.26 = 12,800.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,873.05x = 31,562.26 × 12,800.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,873.05x = 403,999,815.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,999,815.51/22,873.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,662.70

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