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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,316.20, 32,176.44 and 12,706.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,316.20, 32,176.44 and 12,706.04 is: 17,534.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,316.20 : 32,176.44 = 12,706.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,316.20/32,176.44 = 12,706.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,316.20x = 32,176.44 × 12,706.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,316.20x = 408,835,133.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,835,133.70/23,316.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,534.38

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