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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,181.36, 31,990.05 and 12,570.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,181.36, 31,990.05 and 12,570.81 is: 17,347.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,181.36 : 31,990.05 = 12,570.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,181.36/31,990.05 = 12,570.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,181.36x = 31,990.05 × 12,570.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,181.36x = 402,140,840.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,140,840.44/23,181.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,347.59

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