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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,196.78, 32,011.34 and 12,586.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,196.78, 32,011.34 and 12,586.46 is: 17,369.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,196.78 : 32,011.34 = 12,586.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,196.78/32,011.34 = 12,586.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,196.78x = 32,011.34 × 12,586.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,196.78x = 402,909,227.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,909,227.47/23,196.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,369.19

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