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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,119.95, 31,905.48 and 12,509.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,119.95, 31,905.48 and 12,509.58 is: 17,263.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,119.95 : 31,905.48 = 12,509.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,119.95/31,905.48 = 12,509.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,119.95x = 31,905.48 × 12,509.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,119.95x = 399,124,154.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,124,154.50/23,119.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,263.19

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