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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,005.28, 31,745.84 and 12,933.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,005.28, 31,745.84 and 12,933.59 is: 17,847.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,005.28 : 31,745.84 = 12,933.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,005.28/31,745.84 = 12,933.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,005.28x = 31,745.84 × 12,933.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,005.28x = 410,587,455.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,587,455.37/23,005.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,847.53

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