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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,166.63, 31,969.07 and 12,556.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,166.63, 31,969.07 and 12,556.03 is: 17,326.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,166.63 : 31,969.07 = 12,556.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,166.63/31,969.07 = 12,556.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,166.63x = 31,969.07 × 12,556.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,166.63x = 401,404,601.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,404,601.99/23,166.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,326.84

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