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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,210.29, 32,029.27 and 12,599.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,210.29, 32,029.27 and 12,599.65 is: 17,387.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,210.29 : 32,029.27 = 12,599.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,210.29/32,029.27 = 12,599.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,210.29x = 32,029.27 × 12,599.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,210.29x = 403,557,591.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,557,591.76/23,210.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,387.01

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