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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,216.06, 32,038.84 and 12,606.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,216.06, 32,038.84 and 12,606.38 is: 17,397.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,216.06 : 32,038.84 = 12,606.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,216.06/32,038.84 = 12,606.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,216.06x = 32,038.84 × 12,606.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,216.06x = 403,893,791.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,893,791.80/23,216.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,397.17

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