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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,309.93, 32,168.67 and 12,700.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,309.93, 32,168.67 and 12,700.14 is: 17,526.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,309.93 : 32,168.67 = 12,700.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,309.93/32,168.67 = 12,700.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,309.93x = 32,168.67 × 12,700.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,309.93x = 408,546,612.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,546,612.61/23,309.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,526.72

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