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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,127.23, 31,915.57 and 12,516.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,127.23, 31,915.57 and 12,516.87 is: 17,273.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,127.23 : 31,915.57 = 12,516.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,127.23/31,915.57 = 12,516.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,127.23x = 31,915.57 × 12,516.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,127.23x = 399,482,942.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,482,942.48/23,127.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,273.27

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