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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,973.21, 31,702.64 and 12,901.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,973.21, 31,702.64 and 12,901.67 is: 17,804.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,973.21 : 31,702.64 = 12,901.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,973.21/31,702.64 = 12,901.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,973.21x = 31,702.64 × 12,901.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,973.21x = 409,016,999.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,016,999.41/22,973.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,804.09

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