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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,024.63, 31,771.41 and 12,952.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,024.63, 31,771.41 and 12,952.86 is: 17,873.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,024.63 : 31,771.41 = 12,952.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,024.63/31,771.41 = 12,952.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,024.63x = 31,771.41 × 12,952.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,024.63x = 411,530,625.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,530,625.73/23,024.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,873.49

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