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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,205.54, 32,023.64 and 12,595.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,205.54, 32,023.64 and 12,595.18 is: 17,381.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,205.54 : 32,023.64 = 12,595.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,205.54/32,023.64 = 12,595.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,205.54x = 32,023.64 × 12,595.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,205.54x = 403,343,510.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,343,510.06/23,205.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,381.35

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