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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,900.93, 31,603.98 and 12,829.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,900.93, 31,603.98 and 12,829.35 is: 17,704.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,900.93 : 31,603.98 = 12,829.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,900.93/31,603.98 = 12,829.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,900.93x = 31,603.98 × 12,829.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,900.93x = 405,458,520.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,458,520.81/22,900.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,704.89

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