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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,004.98, 31,746.14 and 12,933.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,004.98, 31,746.14 and 12,933.18 is: 17,847.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,004.98 : 31,746.14 = 12,933.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,004.98/31,746.14 = 12,933.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,004.98x = 31,746.14 × 12,933.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,004.98x = 410,578,542.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,578,542.93/23,004.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,847.38

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