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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,195.28, 32,009.35 and 12,584.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,195.28, 32,009.35 and 12,584.69 is: 17,366.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,195.28 : 32,009.35 = 12,584.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,195.28/32,009.35 = 12,584.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,195.28x = 32,009.35 × 12,584.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,195.28x = 402,827,746.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,827,746.85/23,195.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,366.80

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