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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,017.74, 31,763.79 and 12,946.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,017.74, 31,763.79 and 12,946.74 is: 17,866.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,017.74 : 31,763.79 = 12,946.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,017.74/31,763.79 = 12,946.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,017.74x = 31,763.79 × 12,946.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,017.74x = 411,237,530.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,237,530.54/23,017.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,866.11

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