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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,873.54, 31,565.28 and 12,801.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,873.54, 31,565.28 and 12,801.87 is: 17,666.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,873.54 : 31,565.28 = 12,801.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,873.54/31,565.28 = 12,801.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,873.54x = 31,565.28 × 12,801.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,873.54x = 404,094,611.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,094,611.07/22,873.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,666.47

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