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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,876.79, 31,569.82 and 12,805.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,876.79, 31,569.82 and 12,805.18 is: 17,671.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,876.79 : 31,569.82 = 12,805.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,876.79/31,569.82 = 12,805.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,876.79x = 31,569.82 × 12,805.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,876.79x = 404,257,116.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,257,116.73/22,876.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,671.06

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