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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,164.07, 31,966.59 and 12,553.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,164.07, 31,966.59 and 12,553.67 is: 17,324.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,164.07 : 31,966.59 = 12,553.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,164.07/31,966.59 = 12,553.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,164.07x = 31,966.59 × 12,553.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,164.07x = 401,297,862.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,297,862.05/23,164.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,324.16

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