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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,140.62, 31,934.01 and 12,530.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,140.62, 31,934.01 and 12,530.22 is: 17,291.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,140.62 : 31,934.01 = 12,530.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,140.62/31,934.01 = 12,530.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,140.62x = 31,934.01 × 12,530.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,140.62x = 400,140,170.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,140,170.78/23,140.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,291.68

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