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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,994.98, 31,733.82 and 12,925.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,994.98, 31,733.82 and 12,925.36 is: 17,837.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,994.98 : 31,733.82 = 12,925.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,994.98/31,733.82 = 12,925.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,994.98x = 31,733.82 × 12,925.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,994.98x = 410,171,047.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,171,047.68/22,994.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,837.42

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