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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,183.67, 31,993.38 and 12,573.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,183.67, 31,993.38 and 12,573.30 is: 17,351.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,183.67 : 31,993.38 = 12,573.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,183.67/31,993.38 = 12,573.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,183.67x = 31,993.38 × 12,573.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,183.67x = 402,262,364.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,262,364.75/23,183.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,351.11

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