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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,172.48, 31,978.08 and 12,562.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,172.48, 31,978.08 and 12,562.11 is: 17,335.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,172.48 : 31,978.08 = 12,562.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,172.48/31,978.08 = 12,562.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,172.48x = 31,978.08 × 12,562.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,172.48x = 401,712,158.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,712,158.55/23,172.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,335.74

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