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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,874.52, 31,567.01 and 12,803.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,874.52, 31,567.01 and 12,803.89 is: 17,669.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,874.52 : 31,567.01 = 12,803.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,874.52/31,567.01 = 12,803.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,874.52x = 31,567.01 × 12,803.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,874.52x = 404,180,523.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,180,523.67/22,874.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,669.46

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