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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,174.02, 31,980.18 and 12,563.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,174.02, 31,980.18 and 12,563.65 is: 17,337.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,174.02 : 31,980.18 = 12,563.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,174.02/31,980.18 = 12,563.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,174.02x = 31,980.18 × 12,563.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,174.02x = 401,787,788.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,787,788.46/23,174.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,337.85

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