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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,184.53, 31,994.66 and 12,574.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,184.53, 31,994.66 and 12,574.12 is: 17,352.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,184.53 : 31,994.66 = 12,574.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,184.53/31,994.66 = 12,574.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,184.53x = 31,994.66 × 12,574.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,184.53x = 402,304,694.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,304,694.20/23,184.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,352.29

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