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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,120.04, 31,905.66 and 12,509.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,120.04, 31,905.66 and 12,509.64 is: 17,263.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,120.04 : 31,905.66 = 12,509.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,120.04/31,905.66 = 12,509.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,120.04x = 31,905.66 × 12,509.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,120.04x = 399,128,320.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,128,320.56/23,120.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,263.31

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