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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,215.54, 32,037.42 and 12,605.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,215.54, 32,037.42 and 12,605.44 is: 17,395.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,215.54 : 32,037.42 = 12,605.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,215.54/32,037.42 = 12,605.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,215.54x = 32,037.42 × 12,605.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,215.54x = 403,845,775.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,845,775.56/23,215.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,395.49

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