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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,169.70, 31,974.24 and 12,559.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,169.70, 31,974.24 and 12,559.29 is: 17,331.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,169.70 : 31,974.24 = 12,559.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,169.70/31,974.24 = 12,559.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,169.70x = 31,974.24 × 12,559.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,169.70x = 401,573,752.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,573,752.69/23,169.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,331.85

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