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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,176.76, 31,983.64 and 12,566.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,176.76, 31,983.64 and 12,566.37 is: 17,341.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,176.76 : 31,983.64 = 12,566.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,176.76/31,983.64 = 12,566.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,176.76x = 31,983.64 × 12,566.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,176.76x = 401,918,254.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,918,254.19/23,176.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,341.43

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