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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,483.65, 31,028.45 and 12,926.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,483.65, 31,028.45 and 12,926.63 is: 17,839.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,483.65 : 31,028.45 = 12,926.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,483.65/31,028.45 = 12,926.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,483.65x = 31,028.45 × 12,926.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,483.65x = 401,093,305.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,093,305.56/22,483.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,839.33

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