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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,320.91, 32,182.88 and 12,710.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,320.91, 32,182.88 and 12,710.54 is: 17,540.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,320.91 : 32,182.88 = 12,710.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,320.91/32,182.88 = 12,710.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,320.91x = 32,182.88 × 12,710.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,320.91x = 409,061,559.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,061,559.09/23,320.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,540.55

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