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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,194.98, 32,008.79 and 12,584.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,194.98, 32,008.79 and 12,584.54 is: 17,366.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,194.98 : 32,008.79 = 12,584.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,194.98/32,008.79 = 12,584.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,194.98x = 32,008.79 × 12,584.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,194.98x = 402,815,675.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,815,675.14/23,194.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,366.50

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