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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,326.89, 32,191.08 and 12,716.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,326.89, 32,191.08 and 12,716.52 is: 17,548.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,326.89 : 32,191.08 = 12,716.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,326.89/32,191.08 = 12,716.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,326.89x = 32,191.08 × 12,716.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,326.89x = 409,358,344.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,358,344.24/23,326.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,548.78

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