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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,165.66, 31,967.75 and 12,555.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,165.66, 31,967.75 and 12,555.06 is: 17,325.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,165.66 : 31,967.75 = 12,555.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,165.66/31,967.75 = 12,555.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,165.66x = 31,967.75 × 12,555.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,165.66x = 401,356,956.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,356,956.54/23,165.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,325.52

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