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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,075.96, 31,844.84 and 12,465.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,075.96, 31,844.84 and 12,465.59 is: 17,202.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,075.96 : 31,844.84 = 12,465.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,075.96/31,844.84 = 12,465.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,075.96x = 31,844.84 × 12,465.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,075.96x = 396,964,497.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,964,497.50/23,075.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,202.52

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