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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,323.69, 32,186.55 and 12,713.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,323.69, 32,186.55 and 12,713.32 is: 17,544.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,323.69 : 32,186.55 = 12,713.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,323.69/32,186.55 = 12,713.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,323.69x = 32,186.55 × 12,713.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,323.69x = 409,197,909.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,197,909.85/23,323.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,544.30

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