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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,193.73, 32,007.21 and 12,583.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,193.73, 32,007.21 and 12,583.14 is: 17,364.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,193.73 : 32,007.21 = 12,583.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,193.73/32,007.21 = 12,583.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,193.73x = 32,007.21 × 12,583.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,193.73x = 402,751,204.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,751,204.44/23,193.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,364.66

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