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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,016.07, 31,763.33 and 12,947.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,016.07, 31,763.33 and 12,947.68 is: 17,868.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,016.07 : 31,763.33 = 12,947.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,016.07/31,763.33 = 12,947.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,016.07x = 31,763.33 × 12,947.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,016.07x = 411,261,432.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,261,432.57/23,016.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,868.45

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