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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,183.22, 31,993.11 and 12,572.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,183.22, 31,993.11 and 12,572.94 is: 17,350.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,183.22 : 31,993.11 = 12,572.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,183.22/31,993.11 = 12,572.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,183.22x = 31,993.11 × 12,572.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,183.22x = 402,247,452.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,247,452.44/23,183.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,350.80

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