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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,041.58, 31,795.13 and 12,969.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,041.58, 31,795.13 and 12,969.82 is: 17,897.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,041.58 : 31,795.13 = 12,969.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,041.58/31,795.13 = 12,969.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,041.58x = 31,795.13 × 12,969.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,041.58x = 412,376,954.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,376,954.00/23,041.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,897.08

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