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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,120.36, 31,905.96 and 12,509.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,120.36, 31,905.96 and 12,509.90 is: 17,263.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,120.36 : 31,905.96 = 12,509.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,120.36/31,905.96 = 12,509.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,120.36x = 31,905.96 × 12,509.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,120.36x = 399,140,369.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,140,369.00/23,120.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,263.59

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