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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,316.16, 32,176.25 and 12,705.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,316.16, 32,176.25 and 12,705.77 is: 17,533.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,316.16 : 32,176.25 = 12,705.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,316.16/32,176.25 = 12,705.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,316.16x = 32,176.25 × 12,705.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,316.16x = 408,823,855.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,823,855.20/23,316.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,533.93

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