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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,206.13, 32,024.50 and 12,595.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,206.13, 32,024.50 and 12,595.77 is: 17,382.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,206.13 : 32,024.50 = 12,595.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,206.13/32,024.50 = 12,595.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,206.13x = 32,024.50 × 12,595.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,206.13x = 403,373,324.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,373,324.97/23,206.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,382.19

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