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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,873.95, 31,566.66 and 12,804.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,873.95, 31,566.66 and 12,804.13 is: 17,670.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,873.95 : 31,566.66 = 12,804.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,873.95/31,566.66 = 12,804.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,873.95x = 31,566.66 × 12,804.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,873.95x = 404,183,618.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,183,618.31/22,873.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,670.04

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