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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,156.06, 31,955.26 and 12,545.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,156.06, 31,955.26 and 12,545.72 is: 17,313.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,156.06 : 31,955.26 = 12,545.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,156.06/31,955.26 = 12,545.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,156.06x = 31,955.26 × 12,545.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,156.06x = 400,901,744.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,901,744.49/23,156.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,313.04

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