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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,875.01, 31,567.39 and 12,803.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,875.01, 31,567.39 and 12,803.87 is: 17,669.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,875.01 : 31,567.39 = 12,803.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,875.01/31,567.39 = 12,803.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,875.01x = 31,567.39 × 12,803.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,875.01x = 404,184,804.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,184,804.71/22,875.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,669.28

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