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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,117.70, 31,902.39 and 12,507.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,117.70, 31,902.39 and 12,507.33 is: 17,260.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,117.70 : 31,902.39 = 12,507.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,117.70/31,902.39 = 12,507.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,117.70x = 31,902.39 × 12,507.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,117.70x = 399,013,719.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,013,719.52/23,117.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,260.10

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