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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,178.98, 31,986.68 and 12,568.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,178.98, 31,986.68 and 12,568.47 is: 17,344.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,178.98 : 31,986.68 = 12,568.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,178.98/31,986.68 = 12,568.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,178.98x = 31,986.68 × 12,568.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,178.98x = 402,023,565.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,023,565.14/23,178.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,344.32

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