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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,172.39, 31,960.91 and 15,211.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,172.39, 31,960.91 and 15,211.71 is: 20,981.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,172.39 : 31,960.91 = 15,211.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,172.39/31,960.91 = 15,211.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,172.39x = 31,960.91 × 15,211.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,172.39x = 486,180,132.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,180,132.29/23,172.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,981.01

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