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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,186.95, 31,998.03 and 12,576.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,186.95, 31,998.03 and 12,576.59 is: 17,355.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,186.95 : 31,998.03 = 12,576.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,186.95/31,998.03 = 12,576.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,186.95x = 31,998.03 × 12,576.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,186.95x = 402,426,104.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,426,104.12/23,186.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,355.72

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