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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,206.32, 32,024.76 and 12,595.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,206.32, 32,024.76 and 12,595.96 is: 17,382.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,206.32 : 32,024.76 = 12,595.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,206.32/32,024.76 = 12,595.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,206.32x = 32,024.76 × 12,595.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,206.32x = 403,382,588.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,382,588.77/23,206.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,382.45

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