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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,220.26, 32,044.08 and 12,609.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,220.26, 32,044.08 and 12,609.88 is: 17,401.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,220.26 : 32,044.08 = 12,609.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,220.26/32,044.08 = 12,609.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,220.26x = 32,044.08 × 12,609.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,220.26x = 404,072,003.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,072,003.51/23,220.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,401.70

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