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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,973.70, 31,701.24 and 12,903.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,973.70, 31,701.24 and 12,903.24 is: 17,805.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,973.70 : 31,701.24 = 12,903.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,973.70/31,701.24 = 12,903.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,973.70x = 31,701.24 × 12,903.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,973.70x = 409,048,708.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,048,708.02/22,973.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,805.09

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