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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,161.90, 31,963.53 and 12,551.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,161.90, 31,963.53 and 12,551.55 is: 17,321.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,161.90 : 31,963.53 = 12,551.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,161.90/31,963.53 = 12,551.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,161.90x = 31,963.53 × 12,551.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,161.90x = 401,191,844.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,191,844.97/23,161.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,321.20

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