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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,220.68, 32,044.01 and 12,610.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,220.68, 32,044.01 and 12,610.08 is: 17,401.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,220.68 : 32,044.01 = 12,610.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,220.68/32,044.01 = 12,610.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,220.68x = 32,044.01 × 12,610.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,220.68x = 404,077,466.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,077,466.57/23,220.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,401.62

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