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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,211.54, 32,032.08 and 12,601.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,211.54, 32,032.08 and 12,601.26 is: 17,389.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,211.54 : 32,032.08 = 12,601.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,211.54/32,032.08 = 12,601.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,211.54x = 32,032.08 × 12,601.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,211.54x = 403,644,568.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,644,568.42/23,211.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,389.82

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