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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,161.12, 31,962.40 and 12,550.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,161.12, 31,962.40 and 12,550.75 is: 17,320.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,161.12 : 31,962.40 = 12,550.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,161.12/31,962.40 = 12,550.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,161.12x = 31,962.40 × 12,550.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,161.12x = 401,151,980.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,151,980.52/23,161.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,320.06

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