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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,323.93, 32,187.02 and 12,713.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,323.93, 32,187.02 and 12,713.56 is: 17,544.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,323.93 : 32,187.02 = 12,713.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,323.93/32,187.02 = 12,713.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,323.93x = 32,187.02 × 12,713.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,323.93x = 409,211,772.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,211,772.16/23,323.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,544.72

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