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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,160.63, 31,961.79 and 12,550.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,160.63, 31,961.79 and 12,550.29 is: 17,319.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,160.63 : 31,961.79 = 12,550.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,160.63/31,961.79 = 12,550.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,160.63x = 31,961.79 × 12,550.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,160.63x = 401,129,793.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,129,793.35/23,160.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,319.47

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