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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,172.50, 31,977.86 and 12,561.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,172.50, 31,977.86 and 12,561.86 is: 17,335.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,172.50 : 31,977.86 = 12,561.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,172.50/31,977.86 = 12,561.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,172.50x = 31,977.86 × 12,561.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,172.50x = 401,701,400.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,701,400.42/23,172.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,335.26

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