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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,320.26, 32,181.96 and 12,709.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,320.26, 32,181.96 and 12,709.89 is: 17,539.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,320.26 : 32,181.96 = 12,709.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,320.26/32,181.96 = 12,709.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,320.26x = 32,181.96 × 12,709.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,320.26x = 409,029,171.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,029,171.58/23,320.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,539.65

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