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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,160.33, 31,961.25 and 12,550.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,160.33, 31,961.25 and 12,550.01 is: 17,319.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,160.33 : 31,961.25 = 12,550.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,160.33/31,961.25 = 12,550.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,160.33x = 31,961.25 × 12,550.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,160.33x = 401,113,847.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,113,847.31/23,160.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,319.00

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