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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,193.48, 32,006.92 and 12,583.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,193.48, 32,006.92 and 12,583.28 is: 17,364.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,193.48 : 32,006.92 = 12,583.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,193.48/32,006.92 = 12,583.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,193.48x = 32,006.92 × 12,583.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,193.48x = 402,752,036.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,752,036.30/23,193.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,364.88

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