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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,212.67, 32,033.52 and 12,602.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,212.67, 32,033.52 and 12,602.30 is: 17,391.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,212.67 : 32,033.52 = 12,602.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,212.67/32,033.52 = 12,602.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,212.67x = 32,033.52 × 12,602.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,212.67x = 403,695,868.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,695,868.93/23,212.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,391.19

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