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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,322.87, 32,185.96 and 12,713.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,322.87, 32,185.96 and 12,713.09 is: 17,544.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,322.87 : 32,185.96 = 12,713.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,322.87/32,185.96 = 12,713.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,322.87x = 32,185.96 × 12,713.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,322.87x = 409,182,813.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,182,813.50/23,322.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,544.27

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