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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,023.67, 31,775.48 and 12,952.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,023.67, 31,775.48 and 12,952.54 is: 17,876.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,023.67 : 31,775.48 = 12,952.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,023.67/31,775.48 = 12,952.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,023.67x = 31,775.48 × 12,952.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,023.67x = 411,573,175.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,573,175.72/23,023.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,876.09

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