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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,093.14, 31,868.31 and 12,884.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,093.14, 31,868.31 and 12,884.26 is: 17,780.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,093.14 : 31,868.31 = 12,884.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,093.14/31,868.31 = 12,884.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,093.14x = 31,868.31 × 12,884.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,093.14x = 410,599,591.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,599,591.80/23,093.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,780.15

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