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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,040.60, 31,794.76 and 12,969.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,040.60, 31,794.76 and 12,969.48 is: 17,897.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,040.60 : 31,794.76 = 12,969.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,040.60/31,794.76 = 12,969.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,040.60x = 31,794.76 × 12,969.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,040.60x = 412,361,503.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,361,503.92/23,040.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,897.17

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