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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,316.41, 32,176.63 and 12,706.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,316.41, 32,176.63 and 12,706.03 is: 17,534.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,316.41 : 32,176.63 = 12,706.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,316.41/32,176.63 = 12,706.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,316.41x = 32,176.63 × 12,706.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,316.41x = 408,837,210.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,837,210.71/23,316.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,534.31

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