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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,184.92, 31,995.03 and 12,574.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,184.92, 31,995.03 and 12,574.58 is: 17,352.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,184.92 : 31,995.03 = 12,574.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,184.92/31,995.03 = 12,574.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,184.92x = 31,995.03 × 12,574.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,184.92x = 402,324,064.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,324,064.34/23,184.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,352.83

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