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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,209.94, 32,029.76 and 12,599.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,209.94, 32,029.76 and 12,599.35 is: 17,387.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,209.94 : 32,029.76 = 12,599.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,209.94/32,029.76 = 12,599.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,209.94x = 32,029.76 × 12,599.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,209.94x = 403,554,108.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,554,108.08/23,209.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,387.12

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