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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,873.56, 31,277.28 and 22,873.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,873.56, 31,277.28 and 22,873.56 is: 31,277.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,873.56 : 31,277.28 = 22,873.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,873.56/31,277.28 = 22,873.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,873.56x = 31,277.28 × 22,873.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,873.56x = 715,422,740.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,422,740.72/22,873.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,277.28

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