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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,007.05, 31,747.91 and 12,933.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,007.05, 31,747.91 and 12,933.57 is: 17,847.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,007.05 : 31,747.91 = 12,933.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,007.05/31,747.91 = 12,933.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,007.05x = 31,747.91 × 12,933.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,007.05x = 410,613,751.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,613,751.67/23,007.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,847.31

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