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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,944.48, 31,663.92 and 12,873.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,944.48, 31,663.92 and 12,873.92 is: 17,766.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,944.48 : 31,663.92 = 12,873.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,944.48/31,663.92 = 12,873.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,944.48x = 31,663.92 × 12,873.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,944.48x = 407,638,772.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,638,772.97/22,944.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,766.31

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