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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,165.88, 31,968.93 and 12,555.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,165.88, 31,968.93 and 12,555.51 is: 17,326.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,165.88 : 31,968.93 = 12,555.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,165.88/31,968.93 = 12,555.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,165.88x = 31,968.93 × 12,555.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,165.88x = 401,386,220.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,386,220.30/23,165.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,326.61

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