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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,215.74, 32,038.37 and 12,606.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,215.74, 32,038.37 and 12,606.02 is: 17,396.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,215.74 : 32,038.37 = 12,606.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,215.74/32,038.37 = 12,606.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,215.74x = 32,038.37 × 12,606.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,215.74x = 403,876,332.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,876,332.99/23,215.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,396.66

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