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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,216.74, 32,039.75 and 12,607.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,216.74, 32,039.75 and 12,607.02 is: 17,398.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,216.74 : 32,039.75 = 12,607.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,216.74/32,039.75 = 12,607.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,216.74x = 32,039.75 × 12,607.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,216.74x = 403,925,769.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,925,769.05/23,216.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,398.04

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