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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,312.99, 32,171.94 and 12,702.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,312.99, 32,171.94 and 12,702.65 is: 17,529.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,312.99 : 32,171.94 = 12,702.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,312.99/32,171.94 = 12,702.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,312.99x = 32,171.94 × 12,702.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,312.99x = 408,668,732.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,668,732.78/23,312.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,529.66

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