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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,164.97, 31,967.81 and 12,554.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,164.97, 31,967.81 and 12,554.69 is: 17,325.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,164.97 : 31,967.81 = 12,554.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,164.97/31,967.81 = 12,554.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,164.97x = 31,967.81 × 12,554.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,164.97x = 401,345,721.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,345,721.92/23,164.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,325.55

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