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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,177.08, 31,984.58 and 12,566.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,177.08, 31,984.58 and 12,566.74 is: 17,342.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,177.08 : 31,984.58 = 12,566.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,177.08/31,984.58 = 12,566.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,177.08x = 31,984.58 × 12,566.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,177.08x = 401,941,678.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,941,678.11/23,177.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,342.21

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