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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,163.24, 31,965.26 and 12,552.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,163.24, 31,965.26 and 12,552.87 is: 17,322.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,163.24 : 31,965.26 = 12,552.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,163.24/31,965.26 = 12,552.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,163.24x = 31,965.26 × 12,552.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,163.24x = 401,255,753.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,255,753.30/23,163.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,322.95

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