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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,165.10, 31,967.73 and 12,554.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,165.10, 31,967.73 and 12,554.64 is: 17,325.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,165.10 : 31,967.73 = 12,554.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,165.10/31,967.73 = 12,554.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,165.10x = 31,967.73 × 12,554.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,165.10x = 401,343,341.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,343,341.77/23,165.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,325.34

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