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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,125.76, 31,913.54 and 12,515.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,125.76, 31,913.54 and 12,515.39 is: 17,271.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,125.76 : 31,913.54 = 12,515.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,125.76/31,913.54 = 12,515.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,125.76x = 31,913.54 × 12,515.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,125.76x = 399,410,390.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,410,390.78/23,125.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,271.23

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