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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,209.49, 32,029.02 and 12,599.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,209.49, 32,029.02 and 12,599.12 is: 17,386.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,209.49 : 32,029.02 = 12,599.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,209.49/32,029.02 = 12,599.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,209.49x = 32,029.02 × 12,599.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,209.49x = 403,537,466.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,537,466.46/23,209.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,386.74

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