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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,976.04, 31,699.21 and 12,902.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,976.04, 31,699.21 and 12,902.48 is: 17,801.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,976.04 : 31,699.21 = 12,902.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,976.04/31,699.21 = 12,902.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,976.04x = 31,699.21 × 12,902.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,976.04x = 408,998,423.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,998,423.04/22,976.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,801.08

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