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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,926.48, 31,637.64 and 12,990.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,926.48, 31,637.64 and 12,990.48 is: 17,926.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,926.48 : 31,637.64 = 12,990.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,926.48/31,637.64 = 12,990.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,926.48x = 31,637.64 × 12,990.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,926.48x = 410,988,129.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,988,129.67/22,926.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,926.35

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