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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,064.08, 31,831.45 and 12,994.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,064.08, 31,831.45 and 12,994.46 is: 17,934.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,064.08 : 31,831.45 = 12,994.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,064.08/31,831.45 = 12,994.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,064.08x = 31,831.45 × 12,994.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,064.08x = 413,632,431.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,632,431.49/23,064.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,934.06

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