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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,186.49, 31,997.19 and 12,576.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,186.49, 31,997.19 and 12,576.12 is: 17,354.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,186.49 : 31,997.19 = 12,576.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,186.49/31,997.19 = 12,576.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,186.49x = 31,997.19 × 12,576.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,186.49x = 402,400,501.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,400,501.10/23,186.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,354.96

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