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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,206.11, 32,023.58 and 12,595.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,206.11, 32,023.58 and 12,595.52 is: 17,381.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,206.11 : 32,023.58 = 12,595.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,206.11/32,023.58 = 12,595.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,206.11x = 32,023.58 × 12,595.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,206.11x = 403,353,514.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,353,514.74/23,206.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,381.35

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