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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,200.79, 32,017.14 and 12,590.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,200.79, 32,017.14 and 12,590.42 is: 17,374.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,200.79 : 32,017.14 = 12,590.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,200.79/32,017.14 = 12,590.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,200.79x = 32,017.14 × 12,590.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,200.79x = 403,109,319.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,109,319.84/23,200.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,374.81

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