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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,133.64, 31,924.38 and 12,523.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,133.64, 31,924.38 and 12,523.27 is: 17,282.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,133.64 : 31,924.38 = 12,523.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,133.64/31,924.38 = 12,523.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,133.64x = 31,924.38 × 12,523.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,133.64x = 399,797,550.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,797,550.51/23,133.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,282.09

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