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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,164.89, 31,967.26 and 12,554.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,164.89, 31,967.26 and 12,554.44 is: 17,324.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,164.89 : 31,967.26 = 12,554.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,164.89/31,967.26 = 12,554.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,164.89x = 31,967.26 × 12,554.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,164.89x = 401,331,116.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,331,116.15/23,164.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,324.98

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