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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,554.73, 31,128.83 and 12,992.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,554.73, 31,128.83 and 12,992.76 is: 17,931.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,554.73 : 31,128.83 = 12,992.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,554.73/31,128.83 = 12,992.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,554.73x = 31,128.83 × 12,992.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,554.73x = 404,449,401.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,449,401.03/22,554.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,931.91

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