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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,326.79, 32,190.51 and 12,716.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,326.79, 32,190.51 and 12,716.49 is: 17,548.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,326.79 : 32,190.51 = 12,716.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,326.79/32,190.51 = 12,716.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,326.79x = 32,190.51 × 12,716.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,326.79x = 409,350,466.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,350,466.91/23,326.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,548.52

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