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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,020.74, 31,767.92 and 12,949.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,020.74, 31,767.92 and 12,949.74 is: 17,870.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,020.74 : 31,767.92 = 12,949.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,020.74/31,767.92 = 12,949.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,020.74x = 31,767.92 × 12,949.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,020.74x = 411,386,304.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,386,304.34/23,020.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,870.25

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