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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,232.57, 32,059.98 and 12,621.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,232.57, 32,059.98 and 12,621.93 is: 17,417.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,232.57 : 32,059.98 = 12,621.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,232.57/32,059.98 = 12,621.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,232.57x = 32,059.98 × 12,621.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,232.57x = 404,658,823.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,658,823.36/23,232.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,417.74

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