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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,134.95, 31,926.19 and 12,524.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,134.95, 31,926.19 and 12,524.58 is: 17,283.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,134.95 : 31,926.19 = 12,524.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,134.95/31,926.19 = 12,524.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,134.95x = 31,926.19 × 12,524.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,134.95x = 399,862,120.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,862,120.75/23,134.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,283.90

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