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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,994.69, 31,735.40 and 12,923.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,994.69, 31,735.40 and 12,923.55 is: 17,836.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,994.69 : 31,735.40 = 12,923.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,994.69/31,735.40 = 12,923.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,994.69x = 31,735.40 × 12,923.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,994.69x = 410,133,964.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,133,964.05/22,994.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,836.03

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