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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,307.70, 32,163.51 and 12,697.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,307.70, 32,163.51 and 12,697.30 is: 17,521.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,307.70 : 32,163.51 = 12,697.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,307.70/32,163.51 = 12,697.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,307.70x = 32,163.51 × 12,697.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,307.70x = 408,389,735.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,389,735.52/23,307.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,521.67

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