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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,170.48, 31,975.43 and 12,560.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,170.48, 31,975.43 and 12,560.11 is: 17,333.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,170.48 : 31,975.43 = 12,560.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,170.48/31,975.43 = 12,560.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,170.48x = 31,975.43 × 12,560.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,170.48x = 401,614,775.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,614,775.36/23,170.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,333.04

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