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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,180.99, 31,989.60 and 12,570.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,180.99, 31,989.60 and 12,570.61 is: 17,347.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,180.99 : 31,989.60 = 12,570.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,180.99/31,989.60 = 12,570.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,180.99x = 31,989.60 × 12,570.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,180.99x = 402,128,765.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,128,765.66/23,180.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,347.35

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