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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,217.93, 32,041.08 and 12,607.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,217.93, 32,041.08 and 12,607.74 is: 17,398.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,217.93 : 32,041.08 = 12,607.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,217.93/32,041.08 = 12,607.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,217.93x = 32,041.08 × 12,607.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,217.93x = 403,965,605.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,965,605.96/23,217.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,398.86

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