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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,323.62, 32,186.93 and 12,713.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,323.62, 32,186.93 and 12,713.43 is: 17,544.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,323.62 : 32,186.93 = 12,713.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,323.62/32,186.93 = 12,713.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,323.62x = 32,186.93 × 12,713.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,323.62x = 409,206,217.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,206,217.90/23,323.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,544.71

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