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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,135.09, 31,926.44 and 12,524.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,135.09, 31,926.44 and 12,524.73 is: 17,284.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,135.09 : 31,926.44 = 12,524.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,135.09/31,926.44 = 12,524.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,135.09x = 31,926.44 × 12,524.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,135.09x = 399,869,882.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,869,882.00/23,135.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,284.13

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