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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,099.58, 31,877.40 and 12,489.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,099.58, 31,877.40 and 12,489.19 is: 17,235.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,099.58 : 31,877.40 = 12,489.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,099.58/31,877.40 = 12,489.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,099.58x = 31,877.40 × 12,489.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,099.58x = 398,122,802.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,122,802.20/23,099.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,235.07

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