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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,202.81, 32,019.89 and 12,592.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,202.81, 32,019.89 and 12,592.44 is: 17,377.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,202.81 : 32,019.89 = 12,592.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,202.81/32,019.89 = 12,592.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,202.81x = 32,019.89 × 12,592.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,202.81x = 403,208,480.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,208,480.67/23,202.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,377.57

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