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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,195.08, 32,009.43 and 12,584.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,195.08, 32,009.43 and 12,584.80 is: 17,367.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,195.08 : 32,009.43 = 12,584.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,195.08/32,009.43 = 12,584.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,195.08x = 32,009.43 × 12,584.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,195.08x = 402,832,274.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,832,274.66/23,195.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,367.14

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