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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,021.61, 31,772.63 and 12,950.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,021.61, 31,772.63 and 12,950.48 is: 17,873.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,021.61 : 31,772.63 = 12,950.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,021.61/31,772.63 = 12,950.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,021.61x = 31,772.63 × 12,950.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,021.61x = 411,470,650.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,470,650.50/23,021.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,873.24

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