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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,183.53, 31,993.28 and 12,573.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,183.53, 31,993.28 and 12,573.12 is: 17,350.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,183.53 : 31,993.28 = 12,573.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,183.53/31,993.28 = 12,573.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,183.53x = 31,993.28 × 12,573.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,183.53x = 402,255,348.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,255,348.63/23,183.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,350.91

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