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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,122.98, 31,909.48 and 12,512.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,122.98, 31,909.48 and 12,512.40 is: 17,266.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,122.98 : 31,909.48 = 12,512.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,122.98/31,909.48 = 12,512.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,122.98x = 31,909.48 × 12,512.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,122.98x = 399,264,177.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,264,177.55/23,122.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,266.99

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