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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,949.90, 31,668.99 and 12,876.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,949.90, 31,668.99 and 12,876.94 is: 17,769.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,949.90 : 31,668.99 = 12,876.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,949.90/31,668.99 = 12,876.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,949.90x = 31,668.99 × 12,876.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,949.90x = 407,799,525.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,799,525.75/22,949.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,769.12

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