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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,311.30, 32,169.96 and 12,700.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,311.30, 32,169.96 and 12,700.94 is: 17,527.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,311.30 : 32,169.96 = 12,700.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,311.30/32,169.96 = 12,700.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,311.30x = 32,169.96 × 12,700.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,311.30x = 408,588,570.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,588,570.91/23,311.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,527.49

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