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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,165.15, 31,967.89 and 12,554.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,165.15, 31,967.89 and 12,554.78 is: 17,325.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,165.15 : 31,967.89 = 12,554.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,165.15/31,967.89 = 12,554.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,165.15x = 31,967.89 × 12,554.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,165.15x = 401,349,666.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,349,666.17/23,165.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,325.58

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