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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,159.07, 31,959.32 and 12,548.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,159.07, 31,959.32 and 12,548.79 is: 17,317.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,159.07 : 31,959.32 = 12,548.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,159.07/31,959.32 = 12,548.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,159.07x = 31,959.32 × 12,548.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,159.07x = 401,050,732.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,050,732.48/23,159.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,317.22

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