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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,229.93, 32,057.36 and 12,619.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,229.93, 32,057.36 and 12,619.34 is: 17,414.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,229.93 : 32,057.36 = 12,619.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,229.93/32,057.36 = 12,619.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,229.93x = 32,057.36 × 12,619.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,229.93x = 404,542,725.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,542,725.34/23,229.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,414.72

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