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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,069.68, 31,836.26 and 12,998.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,069.68, 31,836.26 and 12,998.27 is: 17,937.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,069.68 : 31,836.26 = 12,998.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,069.68/31,836.26 = 12,998.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,069.68x = 31,836.26 × 12,998.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,069.68x = 413,816,415.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,816,415.36/23,069.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,937.68

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