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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,230.73, 32,058.44 and 12,620.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,230.73, 32,058.44 and 12,620.37 is: 17,416.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,230.73 : 32,058.44 = 12,620.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,230.73/32,058.44 = 12,620.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,230.73x = 32,058.44 × 12,620.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,230.73x = 404,589,405.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,589,405.97/23,230.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,416.13

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