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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,323.82, 32,186.66 and 12,713.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,323.82, 32,186.66 and 12,713.46 is: 17,544.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,323.82 : 32,186.66 = 12,713.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,323.82/32,186.66 = 12,713.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,323.82x = 32,186.66 × 12,713.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,323.82x = 409,203,814.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,203,814.44/23,323.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,544.46

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