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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,199.74, 32,015.48 and 12,589.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,199.74, 32,015.48 and 12,589.14 is: 17,372.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,199.74 : 32,015.48 = 12,589.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,199.74/32,015.48 = 12,589.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,199.74x = 32,015.48 × 12,589.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,199.74x = 403,047,359.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,047,359.89/23,199.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,372.93

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