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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,184.24, 31,994.09 and 12,573.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,184.24, 31,994.09 and 12,573.87 is: 17,351.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,184.24 : 31,994.09 = 12,573.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,184.24/31,994.09 = 12,573.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,184.24x = 31,994.09 × 12,573.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,184.24x = 402,289,305.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,289,305.59/23,184.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,351.85

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