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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,984.98, 31,720.02 and 12,915.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,984.98, 31,720.02 and 12,915.36 is: 17,823.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,984.98 : 31,720.02 = 12,915.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,984.98/31,720.02 = 12,915.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,984.98x = 31,720.02 × 12,915.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,984.98x = 409,675,477.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,675,477.51/22,984.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,823.62

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