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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,217.54, 32,040.87 and 12,607.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,217.54, 32,040.87 and 12,607.86 is: 17,399.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,217.54 : 32,040.87 = 12,607.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,217.54/32,040.87 = 12,607.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,217.54x = 32,040.87 × 12,607.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,217.54x = 403,966,803.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,966,803.24/23,217.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,399.21

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