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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,229.90, 32,056.98 and 12,618.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,229.90, 32,056.98 and 12,618.90 is: 17,413.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,229.90 : 32,056.98 = 12,618.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,229.90/32,056.98 = 12,618.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,229.90x = 32,056.98 × 12,618.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,229.90x = 404,523,824.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,523,824.92/23,229.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,413.93

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