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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,219.07, 32,042.34 and 12,608.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,219.07, 32,042.34 and 12,608.70 is: 17,400.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,219.07 : 32,042.34 = 12,608.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,219.07/32,042.34 = 12,608.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,219.07x = 32,042.34 × 12,608.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,219.07x = 404,012,252.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,012,252.36/23,219.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,400.02

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