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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,213.38, 32,033.59 and 12,602.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,213.38, 32,033.59 and 12,602.79 is: 17,391.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,213.38 : 32,033.59 = 12,602.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,213.38/32,033.59 = 12,602.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,213.38x = 32,033.59 × 12,602.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,213.38x = 403,712,447.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,712,447.55/23,213.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,391.37

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