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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,323.94, 32,187.04 and 12,713.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,323.94, 32,187.04 and 12,713.65 is: 17,544.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,323.94 : 32,187.04 = 12,713.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,323.94/32,187.04 = 12,713.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,323.94x = 32,187.04 × 12,713.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,323.94x = 409,214,536.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,214,536.59/23,323.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,544.83

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