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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,316.68, 32,176.60 and 12,706.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,316.68, 32,176.60 and 12,706.40 is: 17,534.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,316.68 : 32,176.60 = 12,706.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,316.68/32,176.60 = 12,706.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,316.68x = 32,176.60 × 12,706.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,316.68x = 408,848,750.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,848,750.24/23,316.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,534.60

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