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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,197.11, 32,011.87 and 12,586.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,197.11, 32,011.87 and 12,586.51 is: 17,369.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,197.11 : 32,011.87 = 12,586.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,197.11/32,011.87 = 12,586.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,197.11x = 32,011.87 × 12,586.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,197.11x = 402,917,721.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,917,721.87/23,197.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,369.31

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