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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,873.58, 31,566.14 and 12,803.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,873.58, 31,566.14 and 12,803.75 is: 17,669.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,873.58 : 31,566.14 = 12,803.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,873.58/31,566.14 = 12,803.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,873.58x = 31,566.14 × 12,803.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,873.58x = 404,164,965.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,164,965.03/22,873.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,669.51

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