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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,165.43, 31,968.32 and 12,555.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,165.43, 31,968.32 and 12,555.09 is: 17,326.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,165.43 : 31,968.32 = 12,555.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,165.43/31,968.32 = 12,555.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,165.43x = 31,968.32 × 12,555.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,165.43x = 401,365,134.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,365,134.75/23,165.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,326.04

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