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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,166.12, 31,969.30 and 12,555.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,166.12, 31,969.30 and 12,555.74 is: 17,326.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,166.12 : 31,969.30 = 12,555.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,166.12/31,969.30 = 12,555.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,166.12x = 31,969.30 × 12,555.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,166.12x = 401,398,218.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,398,218.78/23,166.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,326.95

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