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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,126.76, 31,914.92 and 12,516.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,126.76, 31,914.92 and 12,516.39 is: 17,272.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,126.76 : 31,914.92 = 12,516.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,126.76/31,914.92 = 12,516.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,126.76x = 31,914.92 × 12,516.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,126.76x = 399,459,585.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,459,585.54/23,126.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,272.61

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