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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,169.15, 31,973.40 and 12,558.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,169.15, 31,973.40 and 12,558.74 is: 17,331.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,169.15 : 31,973.40 = 12,558.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,169.15/31,973.40 = 12,558.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,169.15x = 31,973.40 × 12,558.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,169.15x = 401,545,457.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,545,457.65/23,169.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,331.04

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