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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,150.10, 31,947.15 and 12,539.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,150.10, 31,947.15 and 12,539.76 is: 17,304.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,150.10 : 31,947.15 = 12,539.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,150.10/31,947.15 = 12,539.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,150.10x = 31,947.15 × 12,539.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,150.10x = 400,609,593.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,609,593.68/23,150.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,304.88

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