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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,996.80, 31,733.64 and 12,924.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,996.80, 31,733.64 and 12,924.45 is: 17,834.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,996.80 : 31,733.64 = 12,924.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,996.80/31,733.64 = 12,924.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,996.80x = 31,733.64 × 12,924.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,996.80x = 410,139,843.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,139,843.50/22,996.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,834.65

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