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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,186.64, 31,996.68 and 12,575.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,186.64, 31,996.68 and 12,575.90 is: 17,354.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,186.64 : 31,996.68 = 12,575.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,186.64/31,996.68 = 12,575.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,186.64x = 31,996.68 × 12,575.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,186.64x = 402,387,048.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,387,048.01/23,186.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,354.26

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