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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,159.78, 31,960.45 and 12,549.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,159.78, 31,960.45 and 12,549.38 is: 17,318.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,159.78 : 31,960.45 = 12,549.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,159.78/31,960.45 = 12,549.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,159.78x = 31,960.45 × 12,549.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,159.78x = 401,083,832.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,083,832.02/23,159.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,318.12

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