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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,150.62, 31,947.84 and 12,540.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,150.62, 31,947.84 and 12,540.26 is: 17,305.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,150.62 : 31,947.84 = 12,540.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,150.62/31,947.84 = 12,540.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,150.62x = 31,947.84 × 12,540.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,150.62x = 400,634,220.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,634,220.04/23,150.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,305.55

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