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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,170.03, 31,974.77 and 12,559.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,170.03, 31,974.77 and 12,559.57 is: 17,332.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,170.03 : 31,974.77 = 12,559.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,170.03/31,974.77 = 12,559.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,170.03x = 31,974.77 × 12,559.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,170.03x = 401,589,362.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,589,362.05/23,170.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,332.28

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