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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,114.13, 31,897.46 and 12,503.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,114.13, 31,897.46 and 12,503.74 is: 17,255.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,114.13 : 31,897.46 = 12,503.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,114.13/31,897.46 = 12,503.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,114.13x = 31,897.46 × 12,503.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,114.13x = 398,837,387.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,837,387.01/23,114.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,255.14

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