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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,204.91, 32,022.82 and 12,594.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,204.91, 32,022.82 and 12,594.55 is: 17,380.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,204.91 : 32,022.82 = 12,594.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,204.91/32,022.82 = 12,594.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,204.91x = 32,022.82 × 12,594.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,204.91x = 403,312,932.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,312,932.52/23,204.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,380.50

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