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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,117.47, 31,902.01 and 12,507.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,117.47, 31,902.01 and 12,507.08 is: 17,259.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,117.47 : 31,902.01 = 12,507.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,117.47/31,902.01 = 12,507.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,117.47x = 31,902.01 × 12,507.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,117.47x = 399,000,800.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,000,800.45/23,117.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,259.71

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