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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,005.80, 31,745.70 and 12,932.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,005.80, 31,745.70 and 12,932.64 is: 17,845.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,005.80 : 31,745.70 = 12,932.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,005.80/31,745.70 = 12,932.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,005.80x = 31,745.70 × 12,932.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,005.80x = 410,555,709.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,555,709.65/23,005.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,845.75

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