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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,202.54, 32,019.66 and 12,592.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,202.54, 32,019.66 and 12,592.22 is: 17,377.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,202.54 : 32,019.66 = 12,592.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,202.54/32,019.66 = 12,592.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,202.54x = 32,019.66 × 12,592.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,202.54x = 403,198,442.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,198,442.95/23,202.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,377.34

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