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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,323.89, 32,186.94 and 12,713.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,323.89, 32,186.94 and 12,713.52 is: 17,544.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,323.89 : 32,186.94 = 12,713.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,323.89/32,186.94 = 12,713.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,323.89x = 32,186.94 × 12,713.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,323.89x = 409,209,305.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,209,305.43/23,323.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,544.64

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