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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,209.55, 32,029.22 and 12,599.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,209.55, 32,029.22 and 12,599.19 is: 17,386.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,209.55 : 32,029.22 = 12,599.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,209.55/32,029.22 = 12,599.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,209.55x = 32,029.22 × 12,599.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,209.55x = 403,542,228.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,542,228.33/23,209.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,386.90

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