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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,310.64, 32,168.04 and 12,699.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,310.64, 32,168.04 and 12,699.64 is: 17,525.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,310.64 : 32,168.04 = 12,699.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,310.64/32,168.04 = 12,699.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,310.64x = 32,168.04 × 12,699.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,310.64x = 408,522,527.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,522,527.51/23,310.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,525.15

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