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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,069.54, 31,835.96 and 12,459.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,069.54, 31,835.96 and 12,459.17 is: 17,193.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,069.54 : 31,835.96 = 12,459.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,069.54/31,835.96 = 12,459.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,069.54x = 31,835.96 × 12,459.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,069.54x = 396,649,637.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,649,637.75/23,069.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,193.65

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