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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,160.66, 31,961.43 and 12,550.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,160.66, 31,961.43 and 12,550.14 is: 17,319.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,160.66 : 31,961.43 = 12,550.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,160.66/31,961.43 = 12,550.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,160.66x = 31,961.43 × 12,550.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,160.66x = 401,120,421.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,120,421.10/23,160.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,319.04

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