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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,212.83, 32,033.61 and 12,602.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,212.83, 32,033.61 and 12,602.46 is: 17,391.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,212.83 : 32,033.61 = 12,602.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,212.83/32,033.61 = 12,602.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,212.83x = 32,033.61 × 12,602.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,212.83x = 403,702,288.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,702,288.68/23,212.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,391.34

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