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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,179.81, 31,988.14 and 12,569.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,179.81, 31,988.14 and 12,569.45 is: 17,345.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,179.81 : 31,988.14 = 12,569.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,179.81/31,988.14 = 12,569.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,179.81x = 31,988.14 × 12,569.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,179.81x = 402,073,326.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,073,326.32/23,179.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,345.84

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