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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,993.98, 31,732.44 and 12,924.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,993.98, 31,732.44 and 12,924.36 is: 17,836.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,993.98 : 31,732.44 = 12,924.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,993.98/31,732.44 = 12,924.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,993.98x = 31,732.44 × 12,924.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,993.98x = 410,121,478.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,121,478.24/22,993.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,836.04

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