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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,874.62, 31,566.97 and 12,803.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,874.62, 31,566.97 and 12,803.06 is: 17,668.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,874.62 : 31,566.97 = 12,803.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,874.62/31,566.97 = 12,803.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,874.62x = 31,566.97 × 12,803.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,874.62x = 404,153,941.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,153,941.86/22,874.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,668.22

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