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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,230.06, 32,057.31 and 12,619.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,230.06, 32,057.31 and 12,619.77 is: 17,415.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,230.06 : 32,057.31 = 12,619.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,230.06/32,057.31 = 12,619.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,230.06x = 32,057.31 × 12,619.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,230.06x = 404,555,950.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,555,950.96/23,230.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,415.19

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