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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,212.65, 32,033.29 and 12,602.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,212.65, 32,033.29 and 12,602.01 is: 17,390.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,212.65 : 32,033.29 = 12,602.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,212.65/32,033.29 = 12,602.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,212.65x = 32,033.29 × 12,602.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,212.65x = 403,683,777.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,683,777.90/23,212.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,390.68

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