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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,316.03, 32,176.10 and 12,705.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,316.03, 32,176.10 and 12,705.66 is: 17,533.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,316.03 : 32,176.10 = 12,705.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,316.03/32,176.10 = 12,705.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,316.03x = 32,176.10 × 12,705.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,316.03x = 408,818,523.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,818,523.20/23,316.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,533.80

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