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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,316.76, 32,177.13 and 12,706.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,316.76, 32,177.13 and 12,706.39 is: 17,534.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,316.76 : 32,177.13 = 12,706.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,316.76/32,177.13 = 12,706.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,316.76x = 32,177.13 × 12,706.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,316.76x = 408,855,162.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,855,162.86/23,316.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,534.82

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