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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,211.54, 32,032.58 and 12,601.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,211.54, 32,032.58 and 12,601.86 is: 17,390.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,211.54 : 32,032.58 = 12,601.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,211.54/32,032.58 = 12,601.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,211.54x = 32,032.58 × 12,601.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,211.54x = 403,670,025.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,670,025.59/23,211.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,390.92

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