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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,136.70, 31,928.61 and 12,526.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,136.70, 31,928.61 and 12,526.33 is: 17,286.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,136.70 : 31,928.61 = 12,526.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,136.70/31,928.61 = 12,526.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,136.70x = 31,928.61 × 12,526.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,136.70x = 399,948,305.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,948,305.30/23,136.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,286.32

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