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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,229.73, 32,057.06 and 12,619.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,229.73, 32,057.06 and 12,619.36 is: 17,414.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,229.73 : 32,057.06 = 12,619.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,229.73/32,057.06 = 12,619.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,229.73x = 32,057.06 × 12,619.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,229.73x = 404,539,517.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,539,517.58/23,229.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,414.73

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