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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,166.39, 31,969.62 and 12,556.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,166.39, 31,969.62 and 12,556.02 is: 17,327.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,166.39 : 31,969.62 = 12,556.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,166.39/31,969.62 = 12,556.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,166.39x = 31,969.62 × 12,556.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,166.39x = 401,411,188.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,411,188.11/23,166.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,327.31

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