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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,008.94, 31,751.91 and 12,799.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,008.94, 31,751.91 and 12,799.92 is: 17,663.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,008.94 : 31,751.91 = 12,799.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,008.94/31,751.91 = 12,799.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,008.94x = 31,751.91 × 12,799.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,008.94x = 406,421,907.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,421,907.85/23,008.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,663.66

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