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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,127.03, 31,915.40 and 12,516.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,127.03, 31,915.40 and 12,516.66 is: 17,273.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,127.03 : 31,915.40 = 12,516.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,127.03/31,915.40 = 12,516.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,127.03x = 31,915.40 × 12,516.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,127.03x = 399,474,147.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,474,147.98/23,127.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,273.04

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