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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,169.58, 31,973.90 and 12,559.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,169.58, 31,973.90 and 12,559.19 is: 17,331.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,169.58 : 31,973.90 = 12,559.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,169.58/31,973.90 = 12,559.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,169.58x = 31,973.90 × 12,559.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,169.58x = 401,566,062.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,566,062.48/23,169.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,331.61

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