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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,316.53, 32,176.77 and 12,706.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,316.53, 32,176.77 and 12,706.14 is: 17,534.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,316.53 : 32,176.77 = 12,706.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,316.53/32,176.77 = 12,706.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,316.53x = 32,176.77 × 12,706.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,316.53x = 408,842,496.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,842,496.72/23,316.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,534.45

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