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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,230.08, 32,057.35 and 12,619.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,230.08, 32,057.35 and 12,619.62 is: 17,414.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,230.08 : 32,057.35 = 12,619.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,230.08/32,057.35 = 12,619.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,230.08x = 32,057.35 × 12,619.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,230.08x = 404,551,614.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,551,614.64/23,230.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,414.99

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