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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,182.08, 31,991.22 and 12,571.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,182.08, 31,991.22 and 12,571.74 is: 17,348.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,182.08 : 31,991.22 = 12,571.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,182.08/31,991.22 = 12,571.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,182.08x = 31,991.22 × 12,571.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,182.08x = 402,185,300.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,185,300.12/23,182.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,348.97

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