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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,057.13, 31,818.93 and 12,985.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,057.13, 31,818.93 and 12,985.59 is: 17,920.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,057.13 : 31,818.93 = 12,985.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,057.13/31,818.93 = 12,985.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,057.13x = 31,818.93 × 12,985.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,057.13x = 413,187,579.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,187,579.22/23,057.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,920.17

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