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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,133.72, 31,924.52 and 12,523.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,133.72, 31,924.52 and 12,523.34 is: 17,282.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,133.72 : 31,924.52 = 12,523.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,133.72/31,924.52 = 12,523.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,133.72x = 31,924.52 × 12,523.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,133.72x = 399,801,618.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,801,618.30/23,133.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,282.21

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