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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,183.64, 31,993.52 and 12,573.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,183.64, 31,993.52 and 12,573.45 is: 17,351.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,183.64 : 31,993.52 = 12,573.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,183.64/31,993.52 = 12,573.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,183.64x = 31,993.52 × 12,573.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,183.64x = 402,268,861.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,268,861.18/23,183.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,351.41

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