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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,191.92, 32,004.67 and 12,982.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,191.92, 32,004.67 and 12,982.97 is: 17,916.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,191.92 : 32,004.67 = 12,982.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,191.92/32,004.67 = 12,982.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,191.92x = 32,004.67 × 12,982.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,191.92x = 415,515,670.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,515,670.47/23,191.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,916.40

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