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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,876.04, 31,568.78 and 12,804.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,876.04, 31,568.78 and 12,804.44 is: 17,670.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,876.04 : 31,568.78 = 12,804.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,876.04/31,568.78 = 12,804.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,876.04x = 31,568.78 × 12,804.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,876.04x = 404,220,327.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,220,327.52/22,876.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,670.03

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