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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,995.02, 31,731.38 and 12,921.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,995.02, 31,731.38 and 12,921.56 is: 17,830.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,995.02 : 31,731.38 = 12,921.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,995.02/31,731.38 = 12,921.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,995.02x = 31,731.38 × 12,921.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,995.02x = 410,018,874.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,018,874.74/22,995.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,830.77

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