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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,069.31, 31,829.06 and 12,994.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,069.31, 31,829.06 and 12,994.25 is: 17,928.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,069.31 : 31,829.06 = 12,994.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,069.31/31,829.06 = 12,994.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,069.31x = 31,829.06 × 12,994.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,069.31x = 413,594,538.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,594,538.79/23,069.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,928.34

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