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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,209.70, 32,029.43 and 12,599.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,209.70, 32,029.43 and 12,599.34 is: 17,387.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,209.70 : 32,029.43 = 12,599.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,209.70/32,029.43 = 12,599.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,209.70x = 32,029.43 × 12,599.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,209.70x = 403,549,615.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,549,615.58/23,209.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,387.11

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