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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,159.72, 31,960.56 and 12,549.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,159.72, 31,960.56 and 12,549.44 is: 17,318.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,159.72 : 31,960.56 = 12,549.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,159.72/31,960.56 = 12,549.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,159.72x = 31,960.56 × 12,549.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,159.72x = 401,087,130.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,087,130.09/23,159.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,318.31

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