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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,195.23, 32,009.28 and 12,584.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,195.23, 32,009.28 and 12,584.64 is: 17,366.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,195.23 : 32,009.28 = 12,584.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,195.23/32,009.28 = 12,584.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,195.23x = 32,009.28 × 12,584.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,195.23x = 402,825,265.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,825,265.46/23,195.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,366.73

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