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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,166.30, 31,969.50 and 12,555.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,166.30, 31,969.50 and 12,555.92 is: 17,327.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,166.30 : 31,969.50 = 12,555.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,166.30/31,969.50 = 12,555.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,166.30x = 31,969.50 × 12,555.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,166.30x = 401,406,484.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,406,484.44/23,166.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,327.17

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