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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,199.64, 32,015.58 and 12,589.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,199.64, 32,015.58 and 12,589.27 is: 17,373.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,199.64 : 32,015.58 = 12,589.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,199.64/32,015.58 = 12,589.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,199.64x = 32,015.58 × 12,589.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,199.64x = 403,052,780.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,052,780.83/23,199.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,373.24

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