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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,170.20, 31,975.04 and 12,560

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,170.20, 31,975.04 and 12,560 is: 17,332.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,170.20 : 31,975.04 = 12,560 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,170.20/31,975.04 = 12,560/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,170.20x = 31,975.04 × 12,560
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,170.20x = 401,606,502.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,606,502.40/23,170.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,332.89

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