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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,157.03, 31,956.66 and 12,546.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,157.03, 31,956.66 and 12,546.71 is: 17,314.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,157.03 : 31,956.66 = 12,546.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,157.03/31,956.66 = 12,546.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,157.03x = 31,956.66 × 12,546.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,157.03x = 400,950,905.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,950,905.64/23,157.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,314.43

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