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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,169.14, 31,973.54 and 12,558.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,169.14, 31,973.54 and 12,558.85 is: 17,331.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,169.14 : 31,973.54 = 12,558.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,169.14/31,973.54 = 12,558.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,169.14x = 31,973.54 × 12,558.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,169.14x = 401,550,750.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,550,750.10/23,169.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,331.28

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