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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,220.87, 32,044.80 and 12,610.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,220.87, 32,044.80 and 12,610.50 is: 17,402.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,220.87 : 32,044.80 = 12,610.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,220.87/32,044.80 = 12,610.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,220.87x = 32,044.80 × 12,610.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,220.87x = 404,100,950.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,100,950.40/23,220.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,402.49

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