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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,220.57, 32,043.48 and 12,609.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,220.57, 32,043.48 and 12,609.96 is: 17,401.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,220.57 : 32,043.48 = 12,609.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,220.57/32,043.48 = 12,609.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,220.57x = 32,043.48 × 12,609.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,220.57x = 404,067,001.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,067,001.06/23,220.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,401.25

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