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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,028.52, 31,777.10 and 12,956.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,028.52, 31,777.10 and 12,956.73 is: 17,879.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,028.52 : 31,777.10 = 12,956.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,028.52/31,777.10 = 12,956.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,028.52x = 31,777.10 × 12,956.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,028.52x = 411,727,319.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,727,319.54/23,028.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,879.02

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