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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,161.49, 31,962.01 and 12,550.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,161.49, 31,962.01 and 12,550.90 is: 17,319.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,161.49 : 31,962.01 = 12,550.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,161.49/31,962.01 = 12,550.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,161.49x = 31,962.01 × 12,550.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,161.49x = 401,151,991.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,151,991.31/23,161.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,319.78

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