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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,326.78, 32,190.76 and 12,716.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,326.78, 32,190.76 and 12,716.19 is: 17,548.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,326.78 : 32,190.76 = 12,716.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,326.78/32,190.76 = 12,716.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,326.78x = 32,190.76 × 12,716.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,326.78x = 409,343,820.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,343,820.40/23,326.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,548.24

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