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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,875.62, 31,568.92 and 12,803.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,875.62, 31,568.92 and 12,803.98 is: 17,669.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,875.62 : 31,568.92 = 12,803.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,875.62/31,568.92 = 12,803.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,875.62x = 31,568.92 × 12,803.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,875.62x = 404,207,820.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,207,820.30/22,875.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,669.81

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