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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,036.87, 31,793.46 and 12,967.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,036.87, 31,793.46 and 12,967.76 is: 17,896.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,036.87 : 31,793.46 = 12,967.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,036.87/31,793.46 = 12,967.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,036.87x = 31,793.46 × 12,967.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,036.87x = 412,289,958.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,289,958.85/23,036.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,896.96

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