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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,132.44, 34,710.81 and 12,610

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,132.44, 34,710.81 and 12,610 is: 18,921.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,132.44 : 34,710.81 = 12,610 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,132.44/34,710.81 = 12,610/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,132.44x = 34,710.81 × 12,610
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,132.44x = 437,703,314.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,703,314.10/23,132.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,921.62

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