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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,134.28, 31,925.48 and 12,524.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,134.28, 31,925.48 and 12,524.09 is: 17,283.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,134.28 : 31,925.48 = 12,524.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,134.28/31,925.48 = 12,524.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,134.28x = 31,925.48 × 12,524.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,134.28x = 399,837,362.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,837,362.57/23,134.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,283.33

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