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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,183.54, 31,993.29 and 12,573.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,183.54, 31,993.29 and 12,573.21 is: 17,351.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,183.54 : 31,993.29 = 12,573.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,183.54/31,993.29 = 12,573.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,183.54x = 31,993.29 × 12,573.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,183.54x = 402,258,353.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,258,353.76/23,183.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,351.04

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