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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,175.64, 31,982.32 and 12,565.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,175.64, 31,982.32 and 12,565.27 is: 17,340.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,175.64 : 31,982.32 = 12,565.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,175.64/31,982.32 = 12,565.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,175.64x = 31,982.32 × 12,565.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,175.64x = 401,866,486.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,866,486.03/23,175.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,340.04

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