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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,214.55, 32,035.22 and 12,603.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,214.55, 32,035.22 and 12,603.95 is: 17,392.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,214.55 : 32,035.22 = 12,603.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,214.55/32,035.22 = 12,603.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,214.55x = 32,035.22 × 12,603.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,214.55x = 403,770,470.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,770,470.97/23,214.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,392.99

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