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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,127.10, 31,915.28 and 12,516.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,127.10, 31,915.28 and 12,516.64 is: 17,272.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,127.10 : 31,915.28 = 12,516.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,127.10/31,915.28 = 12,516.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,127.10x = 31,915.28 × 12,516.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,127.10x = 399,472,070.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,472,070.26/23,127.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,272.90

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