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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,295.49, 32,146.81 and 12,685.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,295.49, 32,146.81 and 12,685.10 is: 17,504.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,295.49 : 32,146.81 = 12,685.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,295.49/32,146.81 = 12,685.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,295.49x = 32,146.81 × 12,685.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,295.49x = 407,785,307.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,785,307.08/23,295.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,504.91

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