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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,209.72, 32,029.34 and 12,599.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,209.72, 32,029.34 and 12,599.26 is: 17,386.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,209.72 : 32,029.34 = 12,599.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,209.72/32,029.34 = 12,599.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,209.72x = 32,029.34 × 12,599.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,209.72x = 403,545,982.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,545,982.29/23,209.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,386.94

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