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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,305.93, 32,162.68 and 12,695.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,305.93, 32,162.68 and 12,695.54 is: 17,520.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,305.93 : 32,162.68 = 12,695.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,305.93/32,162.68 = 12,695.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,305.93x = 32,162.68 × 12,695.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,305.93x = 408,322,590.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,322,590.45/23,305.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,520.12

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