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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,233.57, 32,061.36 and 12,622.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,233.57, 32,061.36 and 12,622.93 is: 17,419.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,233.57 : 32,061.36 = 12,622.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,233.57/32,061.36 = 12,622.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,233.57x = 32,061.36 × 12,622.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,233.57x = 404,708,302.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,708,302.98/23,233.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,419.12

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