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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,164.11, 31,966.53 and 12,553.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,164.11, 31,966.53 and 12,553.74 is: 17,324.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,164.11 : 31,966.53 = 12,553.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,164.11/31,966.53 = 12,553.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,164.11x = 31,966.53 × 12,553.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,164.11x = 401,299,506.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,299,506.32/23,164.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,324.19

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