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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,162.07, 31,963.44 and 12,551.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,162.07, 31,963.44 and 12,551.79 is: 17,321.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,162.07 : 31,963.44 = 12,551.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,162.07/31,963.44 = 12,551.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,162.07x = 31,963.44 × 12,551.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,162.07x = 401,198,386.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,198,386.56/23,162.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,321.35

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