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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,032.24, 31,783.80 and 12,961.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,032.24, 31,783.80 and 12,961.24 is: 17,886.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,032.24 : 31,783.80 = 12,961.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,032.24/31,783.80 = 12,961.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,032.24x = 31,783.80 × 12,961.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,032.24x = 411,957,459.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,957,459.91/23,032.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,886.12

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