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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,006.24, 31,747.79 and 12,797.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,006.24, 31,747.79 and 12,797.22 is: 17,659.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,006.24 : 31,747.79 = 12,797.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,006.24/31,747.79 = 12,797.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,006.24x = 31,747.79 × 12,797.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,006.24x = 406,283,389.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,283,389.16/23,006.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,659.71

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