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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,134.55, 31,925.50 and 12,524.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,134.55, 31,925.50 and 12,524.11 is: 17,283.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,134.55 : 31,925.50 = 12,524.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,134.55/31,925.50 = 12,524.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,134.55x = 31,925.50 × 12,524.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,134.55x = 399,838,473.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,838,473.81/23,134.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,283.17

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