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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,176.41, 31,983.63 and 12,566.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,176.41, 31,983.63 and 12,566.13 is: 17,341.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,176.41 : 31,983.63 = 12,566.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,176.41/31,983.63 = 12,566.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,176.41x = 31,983.63 × 12,566.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,176.41x = 401,910,452.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,910,452.45/23,176.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,341.36

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