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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,195.99, 32,010.42 and 12,585.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,195.99, 32,010.42 and 12,585.62 is: 17,368.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,195.99 : 32,010.42 = 12,585.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,195.99/32,010.42 = 12,585.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,195.99x = 32,010.42 × 12,585.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,195.99x = 402,870,759.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,870,759.18/23,195.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,368.12

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