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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,170.84, 31,975.68 and 12,560.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,170.84, 31,975.68 and 12,560.38 is: 17,333.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,170.84 : 31,975.68 = 12,560.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,170.84/31,975.68 = 12,560.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,170.84x = 31,975.68 × 12,560.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,170.84x = 401,626,691.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,626,691.56/23,170.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,333.28

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