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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,123.91, 31,910.99 and 12,513.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,123.91, 31,910.99 and 12,513.54 is: 17,268.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,123.91 : 31,910.99 = 12,513.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,123.91/31,910.99 = 12,513.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,123.91x = 31,910.99 × 12,513.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,123.91x = 399,319,388.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,319,388.21/23,123.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,268.68

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