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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,326.08, 32,189.90 and 12,715.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,326.08, 32,189.90 and 12,715.71 is: 17,547.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,326.08 : 32,189.90 = 12,715.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,326.08/32,189.90 = 12,715.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,326.08x = 32,189.90 × 12,715.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,326.08x = 409,317,433.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,317,433.33/23,326.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,547.63

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