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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,215.68, 32,037.93 and 12,605.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,215.68, 32,037.93 and 12,605.49 is: 17,395.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,215.68 : 32,037.93 = 12,605.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,215.68/32,037.93 = 12,605.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,215.68x = 32,037.93 × 12,605.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,215.68x = 403,853,806.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,853,806.24/23,215.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,395.73

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