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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,220.66, 32,044.38 and 12,610.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,220.66, 32,044.38 and 12,610.08 is: 17,401.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,220.66 : 32,044.38 = 12,610.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,220.66/32,044.38 = 12,610.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,220.66x = 32,044.38 × 12,610.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,220.66x = 404,082,195.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,082,195.35/23,220.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,401.84

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