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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,229.36, 32,056.52 and 12,619.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,229.36, 32,056.52 and 12,619.06 is: 17,414.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,229.36 : 32,056.52 = 12,619.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,229.36/32,056.52 = 12,619.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,229.36x = 32,056.52 × 12,619.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,229.36x = 404,523,149.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,523,149.27/23,229.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,414.30

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