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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,875.54, 31,568.04 and 12,803.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,875.54, 31,568.04 and 12,803.87 is: 17,669.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,875.54 : 31,568.04 = 12,803.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,875.54/31,568.04 = 12,803.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,875.54x = 31,568.04 × 12,803.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,875.54x = 404,193,080.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,193,080.31/22,875.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,669.23

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