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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,322.29, 32,185.08 and 12,711.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,322.29, 32,185.08 and 12,711.90 is: 17,542.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,322.29 : 32,185.08 = 12,711.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,322.29/32,185.08 = 12,711.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,322.29x = 32,185.08 × 12,711.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,322.29x = 409,133,518.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,133,518.45/23,322.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,542.60

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