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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,031.19, 31,783.08 and 12,960.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,031.19, 31,783.08 and 12,960.19 is: 17,885.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,031.19 : 31,783.08 = 12,960.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,031.19/31,783.08 = 12,960.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,031.19x = 31,783.08 × 12,960.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,031.19x = 411,914,755.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,914,755.59/23,031.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,885.08

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