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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,176.64, 31,983.70 and 12,566.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,176.64, 31,983.70 and 12,566.27 is: 17,341.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,176.64 : 31,983.70 = 12,566.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,176.64/31,983.70 = 12,566.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,176.64x = 31,983.70 × 12,566.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,176.64x = 401,915,809.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,915,809.80/23,176.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,341.42

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