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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,875.53, 31,566.77 and 12,802.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,875.53, 31,566.77 and 12,802.27 is: 17,666.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,875.53 : 31,566.77 = 12,802.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,875.53/31,566.77 = 12,802.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,875.53x = 31,566.77 × 12,802.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,875.53x = 404,126,391.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,126,391.48/22,875.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,666.32

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