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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,165.24, 31,968.09 and 12,554.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,165.24, 31,968.09 and 12,554.87 is: 17,325.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,165.24 : 31,968.09 = 12,554.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,165.24/31,968.09 = 12,554.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,165.24x = 31,968.09 × 12,554.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,165.24x = 401,355,294.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,355,294.02/23,165.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,325.75

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