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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,125.66, 31,913.40 and 12,515.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,125.66, 31,913.40 and 12,515.29 is: 17,271.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,125.66 : 31,913.40 = 12,515.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,125.66/31,913.40 = 12,515.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,125.66x = 31,913.40 × 12,515.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,125.66x = 399,405,376.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,405,376.10/23,125.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,271.09

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