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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,222.07, 32,045.49 and 12,611.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,222.07, 32,045.49 and 12,611.43 is: 17,403.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,222.07 : 32,045.49 = 12,611.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,222.07/32,045.49 = 12,611.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,222.07x = 32,045.49 × 12,611.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,222.07x = 404,139,453.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,139,453.95/23,222.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,403.25

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