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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,992.72, 31,732.32 and 12,922.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,992.72, 31,732.32 and 12,922.08 is: 17,833.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,992.72 : 31,732.32 = 12,922.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,992.72/31,732.32 = 12,922.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,992.72x = 31,732.32 × 12,922.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,992.72x = 410,047,577.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,047,577.63/22,992.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,833.80

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