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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,319.94, 32,181.89 and 12,709.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,319.94, 32,181.89 and 12,709.58 is: 17,539.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,319.94 : 32,181.89 = 12,709.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,319.94/32,181.89 = 12,709.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,319.94x = 32,181.89 × 12,709.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,319.94x = 409,018,305.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,018,305.51/23,319.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,539.42

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