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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,182.88, 31,992.39 and 12,572.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,182.88, 31,992.39 and 12,572.51 is: 17,350.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,182.88 : 31,992.39 = 12,572.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,182.88/31,992.39 = 12,572.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,182.88x = 31,992.39 × 12,572.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,182.88x = 402,224,723.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,224,723.18/23,182.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,350.08

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