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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,188.02, 31,999.64 and 12,577.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,188.02, 31,999.64 and 12,577.65 is: 17,357.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,188.02 : 31,999.64 = 12,577.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,188.02/31,999.64 = 12,577.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,188.02x = 31,999.64 × 12,577.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,188.02x = 402,480,272.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,480,272.05/23,188.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,357.25

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