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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,183.74, 31,993.40 and 12,573.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,183.74, 31,993.40 and 12,573.37 is: 17,351.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,183.74 : 31,993.40 = 12,573.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,183.74/31,993.40 = 12,573.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,183.74x = 31,993.40 × 12,573.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,183.74x = 402,264,632.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,264,632.92/23,183.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,351.16

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