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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,007.63, 31,750.18 and 12,936.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,007.63, 31,750.18 and 12,936.09 is: 17,851.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,007.63 : 31,750.18 = 12,936.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,007.63/31,750.18 = 12,936.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,007.63x = 31,750.18 × 12,936.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,007.63x = 410,723,186.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,723,186.00/23,007.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,851.61

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