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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,953.58, 31,673.34 and 12,879.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,953.58, 31,673.34 and 12,879.94 is: 17,772.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,953.58 : 31,673.34 = 12,879.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,953.58/31,673.34 = 12,879.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,953.58x = 31,673.34 × 12,879.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,953.58x = 407,950,718.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,950,718.80/22,953.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,772.86

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