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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,875.62, 31,568.94 and 12,803.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,875.62, 31,568.94 and 12,803.67 is: 17,669.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,875.62 : 31,568.94 = 12,803.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,875.62/31,568.94 = 12,803.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,875.62x = 31,568.94 × 12,803.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,875.62x = 404,198,290.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,198,290.01/22,875.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,669.40

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