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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,195.63, 32,009.97 and 12,585.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,195.63, 32,009.97 and 12,585.18 is: 17,367.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,195.63 : 32,009.97 = 12,585.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,195.63/32,009.97 = 12,585.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,195.63x = 32,009.97 × 12,585.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,195.63x = 402,851,401.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,851,401.48/23,195.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,367.55

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