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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,180.94, 31,989.67 and 12,570.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,180.94, 31,989.67 and 12,570.55 is: 17,347.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,180.94 : 31,989.67 = 12,570.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,180.94/31,989.67 = 12,570.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,180.94x = 31,989.67 × 12,570.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,180.94x = 402,127,634.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,127,634.82/23,180.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,347.34

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