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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,172.80, 31,978.40 and 12,562.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,172.80, 31,978.40 and 12,562.40 is: 17,336.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,172.80 : 31,978.40 = 12,562.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,172.80/31,978.40 = 12,562.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,172.80x = 31,978.40 × 12,562.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,172.80x = 401,725,452.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,725,452.16/23,172.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,336.08

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