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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,030.95, 31,782.34 and 12,959.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,030.95, 31,782.34 and 12,959.39 is: 17,883.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,030.95 : 31,782.34 = 12,959.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,030.95/31,782.34 = 12,959.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,030.95x = 31,782.34 × 12,959.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,030.95x = 411,879,659.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,879,659.72/23,030.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,883.74

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