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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,033.19, 31,785.84 and 12,962.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,033.19, 31,785.84 and 12,962.19 is: 17,887.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,033.19 : 31,785.84 = 12,962.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,033.19/31,785.84 = 12,962.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,033.19x = 31,785.84 × 12,962.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,033.19x = 412,014,097.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,014,097.39/23,033.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,887.84

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