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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,166.64, 31,969.67 and 12,556.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,166.64, 31,969.67 and 12,556.20 is: 17,327.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,166.64 : 31,969.67 = 12,556.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,166.64/31,969.67 = 12,556.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,166.64x = 31,969.67 × 12,556.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,166.64x = 401,417,410.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,417,410.61/23,166.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,327.39

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