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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,191.36, 32,003.94 and 12,580.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,191.36, 32,003.94 and 12,580.76 is: 17,361.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,191.36 : 32,003.94 = 12,580.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,191.36/32,003.94 = 12,580.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,191.36x = 32,003.94 × 12,580.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,191.36x = 402,633,888.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,633,888.19/23,191.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,361.37

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