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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,117.94, 31,902.67 and 12,507.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,117.94, 31,902.67 and 12,507.58 is: 17,260.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,117.94 : 31,902.67 = 12,507.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,117.94/31,902.67 = 12,507.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,117.94x = 31,902.67 × 12,507.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,117.94x = 399,025,197.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,025,197.24/23,117.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,260.41

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