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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,189.26, 32,001.06 and 12,579.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,189.26, 32,001.06 and 12,579.08 is: 17,359.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,189.26 : 32,001.06 = 12,579.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,189.26/32,001.06 = 12,579.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,189.26x = 32,001.06 × 12,579.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,189.26x = 402,543,893.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,543,893.82/23,189.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,359.07

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