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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,160.03, 31,960.81 and 12,549.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,160.03, 31,960.81 and 12,549.67 is: 17,318.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,160.03 : 31,960.81 = 12,549.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,160.03/31,960.81 = 12,549.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,160.03x = 31,960.81 × 12,549.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,160.03x = 401,097,554.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,097,554.22/23,160.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,318.53

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