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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,041.64, 31,794.98 and 12,969.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,041.64, 31,794.98 and 12,969.92 is: 17,897.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,041.64 : 31,794.98 = 12,969.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,041.64/31,794.98 = 12,969.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,041.64x = 31,794.98 × 12,969.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,041.64x = 412,378,347.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,378,347.00/23,041.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,897.09

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