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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,005.07, 31,746.26 and 12,933.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,005.07, 31,746.26 and 12,933.93 is: 17,848.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,005.07 : 31,746.26 = 12,933.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,005.07/31,746.26 = 12,933.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,005.07x = 31,746.26 × 12,933.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,005.07x = 410,603,839.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,603,839.93/23,005.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,848.41

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