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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,122.95, 31,909.62 and 12,512.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,122.95, 31,909.62 and 12,512.58 is: 17,267.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,122.95 : 31,909.62 = 12,512.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,122.95/31,909.62 = 12,512.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,122.95x = 31,909.62 × 12,512.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,122.95x = 399,271,673.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,271,673.02/23,122.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,267.33

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