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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,197.23, 32,012.04 and 12,586.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,197.23, 32,012.04 and 12,586.65 is: 17,369.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,197.23 : 32,012.04 = 12,586.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,197.23/32,012.04 = 12,586.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,197.23x = 32,012.04 × 12,586.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,197.23x = 402,924,343.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,924,343.27/23,197.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,369.50

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