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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,194.23, 32,007.90 and 12,583.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,194.23, 32,007.90 and 12,583.64 is: 17,365.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,194.23 : 32,007.90 = 12,583.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,194.23/32,007.90 = 12,583.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,194.23x = 32,007.90 × 12,583.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,194.23x = 402,775,730.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,775,730.72/23,194.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,365.34

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