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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,994.59, 31,732.48 and 12,923.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,994.59, 31,732.48 and 12,923.44 is: 17,834.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,994.59 : 31,732.48 = 12,923.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,994.59/31,732.48 = 12,923.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,994.59x = 31,732.48 × 12,923.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,994.59x = 410,092,801.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,092,801.33/22,994.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,834.32

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