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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,175.54, 31,982.33 and 12,565.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,175.54, 31,982.33 and 12,565.19 is: 17,340.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,175.54 : 31,982.33 = 12,565.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,175.54/31,982.33 = 12,565.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,175.54x = 31,982.33 × 12,565.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,175.54x = 401,863,830.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,863,830.36/23,175.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,340.00

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