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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,063.92, 31,831.26 and 12,994.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,063.92, 31,831.26 and 12,994.35 is: 17,933.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,063.92 : 31,831.26 = 12,994.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,063.92/31,831.26 = 12,994.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,063.92x = 31,831.26 × 12,994.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,063.92x = 413,626,533.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,626,533.38/23,063.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,933.93

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