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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,316.41, 32,176.59 and 12,706.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,316.41, 32,176.59 and 12,706.02 is: 17,534.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,316.41 : 32,176.59 = 12,706.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,316.41/32,176.59 = 12,706.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,316.41x = 32,176.59 × 12,706.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,316.41x = 408,836,266.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,836,266.95/23,316.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,534.27

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