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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,973.20, 31,702.28 and 12,903.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,973.20, 31,702.28 and 12,903.44 is: 17,806.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,973.20 : 31,702.28 = 12,903.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,973.20/31,702.28 = 12,903.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,973.20x = 31,702.28 × 12,903.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,973.20x = 409,068,467.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,068,467.84/22,973.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,806.33

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