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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,170.70, 31,975.62 and 12,560.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,170.70, 31,975.62 and 12,560.29 is: 17,333.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,170.70 : 31,975.62 = 12,560.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,170.70/31,975.62 = 12,560.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,170.70x = 31,975.62 × 12,560.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,170.70x = 401,623,060.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,623,060.13/23,170.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,333.23

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