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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,997.04, 31,736.44 and 12,924.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,997.04, 31,736.44 and 12,924.86 is: 17,836.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,997.04 : 31,736.44 = 12,924.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,997.04/31,736.44 = 12,924.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,997.04x = 31,736.44 × 12,924.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,997.04x = 410,189,043.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,189,043.90/22,997.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,836.60

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