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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,009.76, 31,751.68 and 12,936.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,009.76, 31,751.68 and 12,936.32 is: 17,851.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,009.76 : 31,751.68 = 12,936.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,009.76/31,751.68 = 12,936.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,009.76x = 31,751.68 × 12,936.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,009.76x = 410,749,893.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,749,893.02/23,009.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,851.12

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