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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,210.59, 32,030.54 and 12,600.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,210.59, 32,030.54 and 12,600.15 is: 17,388.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,210.59 : 32,030.54 = 12,600.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,210.59/32,030.54 = 12,600.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,210.59x = 32,030.54 × 12,600.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,210.59x = 403,589,608.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,589,608.58/23,210.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,388.17

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