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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,125.10, 31,912.52 and 12,514.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,125.10, 31,912.52 and 12,514.64 is: 17,270.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,125.10 : 31,912.52 = 12,514.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,125.10/31,912.52 = 12,514.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,125.10x = 31,912.52 × 12,514.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,125.10x = 399,373,699.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,373,699.29/23,125.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,270.14

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