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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,195.65, 32,010.62 and 12,585.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,195.65, 32,010.62 and 12,585.28 is: 17,368.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,195.65 : 32,010.62 = 12,585.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,195.65/32,010.62 = 12,585.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,195.65x = 32,010.62 × 12,585.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,195.65x = 402,862,615.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,862,615.67/23,195.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,368.02

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