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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,183.52, 31,993.32 and 12,573.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,183.52, 31,993.32 and 12,573.18 is: 17,351.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,183.52 : 31,993.32 = 12,573.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,183.52/31,993.32 = 12,573.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,183.52x = 31,993.32 × 12,573.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,183.52x = 402,257,771.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,257,771.16/23,183.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,351.02

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