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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,964.98, 31,691.39 and 12,893.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,964.98, 31,691.39 and 12,893.17 is: 17,792.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,964.98 : 31,691.39 = 12,893.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,964.98/31,691.39 = 12,893.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,964.98x = 31,691.39 × 12,893.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,964.98x = 408,602,320.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,602,320.35/22,964.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,792.41

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