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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,316.12, 32,176.26 and 12,705.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,316.12, 32,176.26 and 12,705.75 is: 17,533.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,316.12 : 32,176.26 = 12,705.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,316.12/32,176.26 = 12,705.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,316.12x = 32,176.26 × 12,705.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,316.12x = 408,823,515.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,823,515.50/23,316.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,533.94

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