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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,122.04, 31,908.42 and 12,511.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,122.04, 31,908.42 and 12,511.64 is: 17,266.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,122.04 : 31,908.42 = 12,511.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,122.04/31,908.42 = 12,511.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,122.04x = 31,908.42 × 12,511.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,122.04x = 399,226,664.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,226,664.01/23,122.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,266.07

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