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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,202.65, 32,019.68 and 12,592.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,202.65, 32,019.68 and 12,592.29 is: 17,377.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,202.65 : 32,019.68 = 12,592.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,202.65/32,019.68 = 12,592.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,202.65x = 32,019.68 × 12,592.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,202.65x = 403,201,009.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,201,009.78/23,202.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,377.37

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