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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,205.98, 32,023.44 and 12,595.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,205.98, 32,023.44 and 12,595.40 is: 17,381.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,205.98 : 32,023.44 = 12,595.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,205.98/32,023.44 = 12,595.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,205.98x = 32,023.44 × 12,595.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,205.98x = 403,348,036.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,348,036.18/23,205.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,381.21

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