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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,026.41, 31,774.19 and 12,954.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,026.41, 31,774.19 and 12,954.63 is: 17,876.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,026.41 : 31,774.19 = 12,954.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,026.41/31,774.19 = 12,954.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,026.41x = 31,774.19 × 12,954.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,026.41x = 411,622,875.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,622,875.00/23,026.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,876.12

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