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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,068.52, 31,835.22 and 12,997.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,068.52, 31,835.22 and 12,997.07 is: 17,936.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,068.52 : 31,835.22 = 12,997.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,068.52/31,835.22 = 12,997.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,068.52x = 31,835.22 × 12,997.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,068.52x = 413,764,582.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,764,582.81/23,068.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,936.33

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