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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,220.10, 32,044.10 and 12,609.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,220.10, 32,044.10 and 12,609.73 is: 17,401.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,220.10 : 32,044.10 = 12,609.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,220.10/32,044.10 = 12,609.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,220.10x = 32,044.10 × 12,609.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,220.10x = 404,067,449.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,067,449.09/23,220.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,401.62

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