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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,176.88, 31,984.09 and 12,566.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,176.88, 31,984.09 and 12,566.51 is: 17,341.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,176.88 : 31,984.09 = 12,566.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,176.88/31,984.09 = 12,566.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,176.88x = 31,984.09 × 12,566.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,176.88x = 401,928,195.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,928,195.49/23,176.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,341.78

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