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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,207.61, 32,026.53 and 12,597.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,207.61, 32,026.53 and 12,597.24 is: 17,384.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,207.61 : 32,026.53 = 12,597.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,207.61/32,026.53 = 12,597.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,207.61x = 32,026.53 × 12,597.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,207.61x = 403,445,884.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,445,884.78/23,207.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,384.21

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