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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,163.20, 31,965.22 and 12,552.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,163.20, 31,965.22 and 12,552.78 is: 17,322.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,163.20 : 31,965.22 = 12,552.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,163.20/31,965.22 = 12,552.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,163.20x = 31,965.22 × 12,552.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,163.20x = 401,252,374.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,252,374.31/23,163.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,322.84

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