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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,199.73, 32,015.49 and 12,589.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,199.73, 32,015.49 and 12,589.14 is: 17,372.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,199.73 : 32,015.49 = 12,589.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,199.73/32,015.49 = 12,589.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,199.73x = 32,015.49 × 12,589.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,199.73x = 403,047,485.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,047,485.78/23,199.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,372.94

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