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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,295.96, 32,148.47 and 12,685.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,295.96, 32,148.47 and 12,685.64 is: 17,506.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,295.96 : 32,148.47 = 12,685.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,295.96/32,148.47 = 12,685.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,295.96x = 32,148.47 × 12,685.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,295.96x = 407,823,916.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,823,916.97/23,295.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,506.21

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