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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,230.67, 32,057.91 and 12,620.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,230.67, 32,057.91 and 12,620.34 is: 17,415.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,230.67 : 32,057.91 = 12,620.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,230.67/32,057.91 = 12,620.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,230.67x = 32,057.91 × 12,620.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,230.67x = 404,581,723.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,581,723.89/23,230.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,415.85

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