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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,932.02, 31,644.34 and 12,723.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,932.02, 31,644.34 and 12,723.38 is: 17,557.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,932.02 : 31,644.34 = 12,723.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,932.02/31,644.34 = 12,723.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,932.02x = 31,644.34 × 12,723.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,932.02x = 402,622,772.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,622,772.64/22,932.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,557.23

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