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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,206.55, 32,024.18 and 12,595.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,206.55, 32,024.18 and 12,595.96 is: 17,381.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,206.55 : 32,024.18 = 12,595.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,206.55/32,024.18 = 12,595.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,206.55x = 32,024.18 × 12,595.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,206.55x = 403,375,130.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,375,130.19/23,206.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,381.95

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