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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,326.64, 32,190.76 and 12,716.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,326.64, 32,190.76 and 12,716.27 is: 17,548.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,326.64 : 32,190.76 = 12,716.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,326.64/32,190.76 = 12,716.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,326.64x = 32,190.76 × 12,716.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,326.64x = 409,346,332.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,346,332.08/23,326.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,548.45

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