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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,166.15, 31,969.27 and 12,555.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,166.15, 31,969.27 and 12,555.78 is: 17,326.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,166.15 : 31,969.27 = 12,555.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,166.15/31,969.27 = 12,555.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,166.15x = 31,969.27 × 12,555.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,166.15x = 401,399,120.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,399,120.88/23,166.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,326.97

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