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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,998.38, 31,737.48 and 12,928.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,998.38, 31,737.48 and 12,928.53 is: 17,841.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,998.38 : 31,737.48 = 12,928.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,998.38/31,737.48 = 12,928.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,998.38x = 31,737.48 × 12,928.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,998.38x = 410,318,962.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,318,962.30/22,998.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,841.21

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