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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,177.07, 31,983.49 and 12,566.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,177.07, 31,983.49 and 12,566.47 is: 17,341.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,177.07 : 31,983.49 = 12,566.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,177.07/31,983.49 = 12,566.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,177.07x = 31,983.49 × 12,566.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,177.07x = 401,919,567.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,919,567.58/23,177.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,341.26

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