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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,217.88, 32,040.39 and 12,607.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,217.88, 32,040.39 and 12,607.59 is: 17,398.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,217.88 : 32,040.39 = 12,607.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,217.88/32,040.39 = 12,607.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,217.88x = 32,040.39 × 12,607.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,217.88x = 403,952,177.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,952,177.88/23,217.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,398.32

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