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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,033.31, 31,785.46 and 12,824.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,033.31, 31,785.46 and 12,824.27 is: 17,697.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,033.31 : 31,785.46 = 12,824.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,033.31/31,785.46 = 12,824.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,033.31x = 31,785.46 × 12,824.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,033.31x = 407,625,500.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,625,500.25/23,033.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,697.22

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