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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,212.29, 32,033.12 and 12,601.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,212.29, 32,033.12 and 12,601.97 is: 17,390.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,212.29 : 32,033.12 = 12,601.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,212.29/32,033.12 = 12,601.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,212.29x = 32,033.12 × 12,601.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,212.29x = 403,680,194.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,680,194.07/23,212.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,390.80

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