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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,184.30, 31,994.34 and 12,573.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,184.30, 31,994.34 and 12,573.84 is: 17,351.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,184.30 : 31,994.34 = 12,573.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,184.30/31,994.34 = 12,573.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,184.30x = 31,994.34 × 12,573.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,184.30x = 402,291,712.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,291,712.07/23,184.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,351.90

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