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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,493.07, 31,034.21 and 12,932.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,493.07, 31,034.21 and 12,932.44 is: 17,843.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,493.07 : 31,034.21 = 12,932.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,493.07/31,034.21 = 12,932.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,493.07x = 31,034.21 × 12,932.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,493.07x = 401,347,916.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,347,916.52/22,493.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,843.18

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