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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,181.56, 31,990.76 and 12,571.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,181.56, 31,990.76 and 12,571.19 is: 17,348.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,181.56 : 31,990.76 = 12,571.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,181.56/31,990.76 = 12,571.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,181.56x = 31,990.76 × 12,571.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,181.56x = 402,161,939.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,161,939.33/23,181.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,348.35

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