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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,195.52, 32,009.76 and 12,585.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,195.52, 32,009.76 and 12,585.24 is: 17,367.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,195.52 : 32,009.76 = 12,585.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,195.52/32,009.76 = 12,585.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,195.52x = 32,009.76 × 12,585.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,195.52x = 402,850,511.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,850,511.94/23,195.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,367.60

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