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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,191.02, 32,003.64 and 12,580.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,191.02, 32,003.64 and 12,580.68 is: 17,361.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,191.02 : 32,003.64 = 12,580.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,191.02/32,003.64 = 12,580.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,191.02x = 32,003.64 × 12,580.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,191.02x = 402,627,553.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,627,553.68/23,191.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,361.36

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