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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,169.32, 31,973.22 and 12,558.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,169.32, 31,973.22 and 12,558.76 is: 17,330.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,169.32 : 31,973.22 = 12,558.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,169.32/31,973.22 = 12,558.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,169.32x = 31,973.22 × 12,558.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,169.32x = 401,543,996.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,543,996.41/23,169.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,330.85

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