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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,233.98, 32,062.93 and 12,623.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,233.98, 32,062.93 and 12,623.62 is: 17,420.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,233.98 : 32,062.93 = 12,623.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,233.98/32,062.93 = 12,623.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,233.98x = 32,062.93 × 12,623.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,233.98x = 404,750,212.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,750,212.85/23,233.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,420.62

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