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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,162.08, 31,963.46 and 12,551.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,162.08, 31,963.46 and 12,551.80 is: 17,321.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,162.08 : 31,963.46 = 12,551.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,162.08/31,963.46 = 12,551.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,162.08x = 31,963.46 × 12,551.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,162.08x = 401,198,957.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,198,957.23/23,162.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,321.37

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