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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,183.46, 31,993.21 and 12,573.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,183.46, 31,993.21 and 12,573.02 is: 17,350.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,183.46 : 31,993.21 = 12,573.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,183.46/31,993.21 = 12,573.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,183.46x = 31,993.21 × 12,573.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,183.46x = 402,251,269.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,251,269.19/23,183.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,350.79

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