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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,309.64, 32,167.44 and 12,699.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,309.64, 32,167.44 and 12,699.04 is: 17,524.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,309.64 : 32,167.44 = 12,699.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,309.64/32,167.44 = 12,699.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,309.64x = 32,167.44 × 12,699.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,309.64x = 408,495,607.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,495,607.26/23,309.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,524.75

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