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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,319.95, 32,181.56 and 12,709.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,319.95, 32,181.56 and 12,709.60 is: 17,539.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,319.95 : 32,181.56 = 12,709.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,319.95/32,181.56 = 12,709.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,319.95x = 32,181.56 × 12,709.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,319.95x = 409,014,706.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,014,706.30/23,319.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,539.26

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