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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,212.98, 32,033.10 and 12,602.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,212.98, 32,033.10 and 12,602.40 is: 17,390.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,212.98 : 32,033.10 = 12,602.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,212.98/32,033.10 = 12,602.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,212.98x = 32,033.10 × 12,602.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,212.98x = 403,693,939.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,693,939.44/23,212.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,390.87

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