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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,164.44, 31,966.76 and 12,554.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,164.44, 31,966.76 and 12,554.04 is: 17,324.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,164.44 : 31,966.76 = 12,554.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,164.44/31,966.76 = 12,554.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,164.44x = 31,966.76 × 12,554.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,164.44x = 401,311,983.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,311,983.71/23,164.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,324.48

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