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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,083.13, 31,854.67 and 12,472.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,083.13, 31,854.67 and 12,472.73 is: 17,212.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,083.13 : 31,854.67 = 12,472.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,083.13/31,854.67 = 12,472.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,083.13x = 31,854.67 × 12,472.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,083.13x = 397,314,806.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,314,806.33/23,083.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,212.35

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