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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,998.53, 31,738.87 and 12,926.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,998.53, 31,738.87 and 12,926.94 is: 17,839.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,998.53 : 31,738.87 = 12,926.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,998.53/31,738.87 = 12,926.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,998.53x = 31,738.87 × 12,926.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,998.53x = 410,286,300.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,286,300.66/22,998.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,839.68

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