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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,193.95, 32,007.15 and 12,583.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,193.95, 32,007.15 and 12,583.35 is: 17,364.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,193.95 : 32,007.15 = 12,583.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,193.95/32,007.15 = 12,583.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,193.95x = 32,007.15 × 12,583.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,193.95x = 402,757,170.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,757,170.95/23,193.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,364.75

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