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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,925.50, 31,637.67 and 12,989.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,925.50, 31,637.67 and 12,989.50 is: 17,925.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,925.50 : 31,637.67 = 12,989.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,925.50/31,637.67 = 12,989.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,925.50x = 31,637.67 × 12,989.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,925.50x = 410,957,514.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,957,514.47/22,925.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,925.78

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