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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,295.06, 32,146.92 and 12,684.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,295.06, 32,146.92 and 12,684.66 is: 17,504.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,295.06 : 32,146.92 = 12,684.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,295.06/32,146.92 = 12,684.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,295.06x = 32,146.92 × 12,684.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,295.06x = 407,772,750.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,772,750.25/23,295.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,504.69

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