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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,205.50, 32,023.41 and 12,595.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,205.50, 32,023.41 and 12,595.16 is: 17,381.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,205.50 : 32,023.41 = 12,595.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,205.50/32,023.41 = 12,595.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,205.50x = 32,023.41 × 12,595.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,205.50x = 403,339,972.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,339,972.70/23,205.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,381.22

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