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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,320.97, 32,182.87 and 12,710.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,320.97, 32,182.87 and 12,710.58 is: 17,540.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,320.97 : 32,182.87 = 12,710.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,320.97/32,182.87 = 12,710.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,320.97x = 32,182.87 × 12,710.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,320.97x = 409,062,943.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,062,943.76/23,320.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,540.56

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