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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,160.42, 31,961.34 and 12,550.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,160.42, 31,961.34 and 12,550.32 is: 17,319.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,160.42 : 31,961.34 = 12,550.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,160.42/31,961.34 = 12,550.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,160.42x = 31,961.34 × 12,550.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,160.42x = 401,125,044.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,125,044.63/23,160.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,319.42

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