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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,035.14, 31,788.62 and 12,963.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,035.14, 31,788.62 and 12,963.74 is: 17,890.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,035.14 : 31,788.62 = 12,963.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,035.14/31,788.62 = 12,963.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,035.14x = 31,788.62 × 12,963.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,035.14x = 412,099,180.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,099,180.88/23,035.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,890.02

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