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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,316.61, 32,176.62 and 12,706.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,316.61, 32,176.62 and 12,706.26 is: 17,534.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,316.61 : 32,176.62 = 12,706.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,316.61/32,176.62 = 12,706.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,316.61x = 32,176.62 × 12,706.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,316.61x = 408,844,499.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,844,499.64/23,316.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,534.47

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