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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,173.77, 31,979.84 and 12,563.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,173.77, 31,979.84 and 12,563.40 is: 17,337.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,173.77 : 31,979.84 = 12,563.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,173.77/31,979.84 = 12,563.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,173.77x = 31,979.84 × 12,563.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,173.77x = 401,775,459.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,775,459.04/23,173.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,337.51

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