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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,211.99, 32,032.46 and 12,601.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,211.99, 32,032.46 and 12,601.62 is: 17,390.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,211.99 : 32,032.46 = 12,601.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,211.99/32,032.46 = 12,601.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,211.99x = 32,032.46 × 12,601.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,211.99x = 403,660,920.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,660,920.09/23,211.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,390.19

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