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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,198.73, 32,014.21 and 12,588.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,198.73, 32,014.21 and 12,588.36 is: 17,371.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,198.73 : 32,014.21 = 12,588.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,198.73/32,014.21 = 12,588.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,198.73x = 32,014.21 × 12,588.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,198.73x = 403,006,400.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,006,400.60/23,198.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,371.92

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