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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,214.70, 32,036.29 and 12,604.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,214.70, 32,036.29 and 12,604.51 is: 17,394.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,214.70 : 32,036.29 = 12,604.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,214.70/32,036.29 = 12,604.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,214.70x = 32,036.29 × 12,604.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,214.70x = 403,801,577.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,801,577.49/23,214.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,394.22

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