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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,213.92, 32,035.44 and 12,603.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,213.92, 32,035.44 and 12,603.64 is: 17,393.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,213.92 : 32,035.44 = 12,603.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,213.92/32,035.44 = 12,603.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,213.92x = 32,035.44 × 12,603.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,213.92x = 403,763,153.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,763,153.00/23,213.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,393.15

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