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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,183.81, 31,993.47 and 12,573.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,183.81, 31,993.47 and 12,573.44 is: 17,351.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,183.81 : 31,993.47 = 12,573.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,183.81/31,993.47 = 12,573.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,183.81x = 31,993.47 × 12,573.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,183.81x = 402,267,815.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,267,815.47/23,183.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,351.24

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