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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,207.91, 32,026.74 and 12,597.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,207.91, 32,026.74 and 12,597.33 is: 17,384.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,207.91 : 32,026.74 = 12,597.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,207.91/32,026.74 = 12,597.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,207.91x = 32,026.74 × 12,597.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,207.91x = 403,451,412.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,451,412.60/23,207.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,384.22

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