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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,035.29, 31,788.92 and 12,826.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,035.29, 31,788.92 and 12,826.46 is: 17,700.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,035.29 : 31,788.92 = 12,826.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,035.29/31,788.92 = 12,826.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,035.29x = 31,788.92 × 12,826.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,035.29x = 407,739,422.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,739,422.36/23,035.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,700.64

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