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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,214.69, 32,036.36 and 12,604.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,214.69, 32,036.36 and 12,604.37 is: 17,394.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,214.69 : 32,036.36 = 12,604.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,214.69/32,036.36 = 12,604.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,214.69x = 32,036.36 × 12,604.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,214.69x = 403,797,911.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,797,911.69/23,214.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,394.07

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