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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,022.28, 31,768.68 and 12,947.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,022.28, 31,768.68 and 12,947.52 is: 17,866.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,022.28 : 31,768.68 = 12,947.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,022.28/31,768.68 = 12,947.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,022.28x = 31,768.68 × 12,947.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,022.28x = 411,325,619.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,325,619.67/23,022.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,866.42

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