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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,214.03, 32,035.74 and 12,603.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,214.03, 32,035.74 and 12,603.66 is: 17,393.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,214.03 : 32,035.74 = 12,603.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,214.03/32,035.74 = 12,603.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,214.03x = 32,035.74 × 12,603.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,214.03x = 403,767,574.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,767,574.81/23,214.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,393.26

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