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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,316.67, 32,176.98 and 12,706.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,316.67, 32,176.98 and 12,706.29 is: 17,534.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,316.67 : 32,176.98 = 12,706.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,316.67/32,176.98 = 12,706.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,316.67x = 32,176.98 × 12,706.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,316.67x = 408,850,039.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,850,039.20/23,316.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,534.67

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