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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,875.82, 31,568.79 and 12,805.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,875.82, 31,568.79 and 12,805.19 is: 17,671.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,875.82 : 31,568.79 = 12,805.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,875.82/31,568.79 = 12,805.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,875.82x = 31,568.79 × 12,805.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,875.82x = 404,244,354.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,244,354.02/22,875.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,671.25

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