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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,125.34, 31,912.98 and 12,514.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,125.34, 31,912.98 and 12,514.94 is: 17,270.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,125.34 : 31,912.98 = 12,514.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,125.34/31,912.98 = 12,514.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,125.34x = 31,912.98 × 12,514.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,125.34x = 399,389,029.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,389,029.92/23,125.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,270.62

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