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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,067.16, 31,832.53 and 12,998.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,067.16, 31,832.53 and 12,998.83 is: 17,938.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,067.16 : 31,832.53 = 12,998.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,067.16/31,832.53 = 12,998.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,067.16x = 31,832.53 × 12,998.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,067.16x = 413,785,715.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,785,715.53/23,067.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,938.31

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