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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,191.92, 32,005.08 and 12,581.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,191.92, 32,005.08 and 12,581.64 is: 17,362.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,191.92 : 32,005.08 = 12,581.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,191.92/32,005.08 = 12,581.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,191.92x = 32,005.08 × 12,581.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,191.92x = 402,676,394.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,676,394.73/23,191.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,362.79

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