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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,209.91, 32,029.50 and 12,599.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,209.91, 32,029.50 and 12,599.33 is: 17,386.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,209.91 : 32,029.50 = 12,599.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,209.91/32,029.50 = 12,599.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,209.91x = 32,029.50 × 12,599.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,209.91x = 403,550,240.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,550,240.24/23,209.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,386.98

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