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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,975.16, 31,704.12 and 12,766.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,975.16, 31,704.12 and 12,766.73 is: 17,617.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,975.16 : 31,704.12 = 12,766.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,975.16/31,704.12 = 12,766.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,975.16x = 31,704.12 × 12,766.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,975.16x = 404,757,781.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,757,781.41/22,975.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,617.19

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