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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,171.09, 31,975.97 and 12,560.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,171.09, 31,975.97 and 12,560.69 is: 17,333.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,171.09 : 31,975.97 = 12,560.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,171.09/31,975.97 = 12,560.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,171.09x = 31,975.97 × 12,560.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,171.09x = 401,640,023.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,640,023.94/23,171.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,333.67

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