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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,163.39, 31,965.48 and 12,553.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,163.39, 31,965.48 and 12,553.02 is: 17,323.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,163.39 : 31,965.48 = 12,553.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,163.39/31,965.48 = 12,553.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,163.39x = 31,965.48 × 12,553.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,163.39x = 401,263,309.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,263,309.75/23,163.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,323.17

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