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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,179.42, 31,987.44 and 12,569.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,179.42, 31,987.44 and 12,569.08 is: 17,345.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,179.42 : 31,987.44 = 12,569.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,179.42/31,987.44 = 12,569.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,179.42x = 31,987.44 × 12,569.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,179.42x = 402,052,692.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,052,692.36/23,179.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,345.24

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