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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,233.08, 32,061.48 and 12,622.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,233.08, 32,061.48 and 12,622.68 is: 17,419.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,233.08 : 32,061.48 = 12,622.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,233.08/32,061.48 = 12,622.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,233.08x = 32,061.48 × 12,622.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,233.08x = 404,701,802.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,701,802.37/23,233.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,419.21

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