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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,163.29, 31,965.36 and 12,552.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,163.29, 31,965.36 and 12,552.83 is: 17,322.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,163.29 : 31,965.36 = 12,552.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,163.29/31,965.36 = 12,552.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,163.29x = 31,965.36 × 12,552.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,163.29x = 401,255,729.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,255,729.97/23,163.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,322.92

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