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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,316.76, 32,176.19 and 12,706.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,316.76, 32,176.19 and 12,706.16 is: 17,533.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,316.76 : 32,176.19 = 12,706.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,316.76/32,176.19 = 12,706.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,316.76x = 32,176.19 × 12,706.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,316.76x = 408,835,754.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,835,754.80/23,316.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,533.99

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