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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,163.33, 31,965.63 and 12,553.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,163.33, 31,965.63 and 12,553.05 is: 17,323.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,163.33 : 31,965.63 = 12,553.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,163.33/31,965.63 = 12,553.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,163.33x = 31,965.63 × 12,553.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,163.33x = 401,266,151.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,266,151.67/23,163.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,323.34

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