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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,178.99, 31,986.69 and 12,568.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,178.99, 31,986.69 and 12,568.40 is: 17,344.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,178.99 : 31,986.69 = 12,568.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,178.99/31,986.69 = 12,568.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,178.99x = 31,986.69 × 12,568.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,178.99x = 402,021,354.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,021,354.66/23,178.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,344.21

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