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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,125.19, 31,912.76 and 12,514.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,125.19, 31,912.76 and 12,514.82 is: 17,270.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,125.19 : 31,912.76 = 12,514.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,125.19/31,912.76 = 12,514.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,125.19x = 31,912.76 × 12,514.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,125.19x = 399,382,224.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,382,224.97/23,125.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,270.44

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