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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,322.76, 32,185.26 and 12,712.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,322.76, 32,185.26 and 12,712.84 is: 17,543.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,322.76 : 32,185.26 = 12,712.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,322.76/32,185.26 = 12,712.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,322.76x = 32,185.26 × 12,712.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,322.76x = 409,166,060.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,166,060.74/23,322.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,543.64

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