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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,997.84, 31,737.29 and 12,925.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,997.84, 31,737.29 and 12,925.68 is: 17,837.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,997.84 : 31,737.29 = 12,925.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,997.84/31,737.29 = 12,925.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,997.84x = 31,737.29 × 12,925.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,997.84x = 410,225,989.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,225,989.98/22,997.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,837.59

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