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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,006.93, 31,747.25 and 12,933.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,006.93, 31,747.25 and 12,933.77 is: 17,847.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,006.93 : 31,747.25 = 12,933.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,006.93/31,747.25 = 12,933.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,006.93x = 31,747.25 × 12,933.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,006.93x = 410,611,503.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,611,503.23/23,006.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,847.30

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