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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,223.08, 32,047.97 and 12,612.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,223.08, 32,047.97 and 12,612.71 is: 17,405.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,223.08 : 32,047.97 = 12,612.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,223.08/32,047.97 = 12,612.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,223.08x = 32,047.97 × 12,612.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,223.08x = 404,211,528.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,211,528.40/23,223.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,405.60

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