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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,134.97, 31,926.24 and 12,524.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,134.97, 31,926.24 and 12,524.59 is: 17,283.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,134.97 : 31,926.24 = 12,524.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,134.97/31,926.24 = 12,524.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,134.97x = 31,926.24 × 12,524.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,134.97x = 399,863,066.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,863,066.24/23,134.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,283.92

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