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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,034.28, 31,785.24 and 12,963.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,034.28, 31,785.24 and 12,963.52 is: 17,888.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,034.28 : 31,785.24 = 12,963.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,034.28/31,785.24 = 12,963.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,034.28x = 31,785.24 × 12,963.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,034.28x = 412,048,594.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,048,594.44/23,034.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,888.49

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