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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,996.81, 31,735.30 and 12,926.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,996.81, 31,735.30 and 12,926.95 is: 17,839.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,996.81 : 31,735.30 = 12,926.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,996.81/31,735.30 = 12,926.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,996.81x = 31,735.30 × 12,926.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,996.81x = 410,240,636.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,240,636.34/22,996.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,839.02

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