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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,329.26, 32,193.99 and 12,718.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,329.26, 32,193.99 and 12,718.26 is: 17,550.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,329.26 : 32,193.99 = 12,718.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,329.26/32,193.99 = 12,718.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,329.26x = 32,193.99 × 12,718.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,329.26x = 409,451,535.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,451,535.26/23,329.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,550.99

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