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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,220.25, 32,043.66 and 12,609.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,220.25, 32,043.66 and 12,609.96 is: 17,401.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,220.25 : 32,043.66 = 12,609.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,220.25/32,043.66 = 12,609.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,220.25x = 32,043.66 × 12,609.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,220.25x = 404,069,270.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,069,270.85/23,220.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,401.59

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