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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,069.92, 31,833.08 and 12,996.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,069.92, 31,833.08 and 12,996.34 is: 17,933.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,069.92 : 31,833.08 = 12,996.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,069.92/31,833.08 = 12,996.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,069.92x = 31,833.08 × 12,996.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,069.92x = 413,713,530.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,713,530.93/23,069.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,933.03

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