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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,308.91, 32,166.26 and 12,698.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,308.91, 32,166.26 and 12,698.54 is: 17,523.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,308.91 : 32,166.26 = 12,698.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,308.91/32,166.26 = 12,698.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,308.91x = 32,166.26 × 12,698.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,308.91x = 408,464,556.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,464,556.18/23,308.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,523.96

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