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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,032.19, 31,784.46 and 12,961.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,032.19, 31,784.46 and 12,961.19 is: 17,886.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,032.19 : 31,784.46 = 12,961.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,032.19/31,784.46 = 12,961.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,032.19x = 31,784.46 × 12,961.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,032.19x = 411,964,425.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,964,425.11/23,032.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,886.46

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