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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,209.76, 32,029.49 and 12,599.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,209.76, 32,029.49 and 12,599.39 is: 17,387.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,209.76 : 32,029.49 = 12,599.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,209.76/32,029.49 = 12,599.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,209.76x = 32,029.49 × 12,599.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,209.76x = 403,551,812.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,551,812.87/23,209.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,387.16

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