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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,027.49, 31,775.76 and 12,956.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,027.49, 31,775.76 and 12,956.31 is: 17,878.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,027.49 : 31,775.76 = 12,956.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,027.49/31,775.76 = 12,956.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,027.49x = 31,775.76 × 12,956.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,027.49x = 411,696,597.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,696,597.05/23,027.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,878.48

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