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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,069.39, 31,835.05 and 12,997.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,069.39, 31,835.05 and 12,997.04 is: 17,935.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,069.39 : 31,835.05 = 12,997.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,069.39/31,835.05 = 12,997.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,069.39x = 31,835.05 × 12,997.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,069.39x = 413,761,465.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,761,465.35/23,069.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,935.52

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