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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,194.54, 32,008.53 and 12,584.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,194.54, 32,008.53 and 12,584.15 is: 17,366.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,194.54 : 32,008.53 = 12,584.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,194.54/32,008.53 = 12,584.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,194.54x = 32,008.53 × 12,584.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,194.54x = 402,800,142.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,800,142.80/23,194.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,366.16

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