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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,231.40, 32,059.24 and 12,620.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,231.40, 32,059.24 and 12,620.94 is: 17,416.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,231.40 : 32,059.24 = 12,620.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,231.40/32,059.24 = 12,620.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,231.40x = 32,059.24 × 12,620.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,231.40x = 404,617,663.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,617,663.70/23,231.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,416.85

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