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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,316.69, 32,176.17 and 12,706.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,316.69, 32,176.17 and 12,706.14 is: 17,534.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,316.69 : 32,176.17 = 12,706.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,316.69/32,176.17 = 12,706.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,316.69x = 32,176.17 × 12,706.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,316.69x = 408,834,920.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,834,920.68/23,316.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,534.00

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