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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,168, 31,971.84 and 12,557.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,168, 31,971.84 and 12,557.60 is: 17,329.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,168 : 31,971.84 = 12,557.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,168/31,971.84 = 12,557.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,168x = 31,971.84 × 12,557.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,168x = 401,489,577.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,489,577.98/23,168
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,329.49

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