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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,332.16, 32,197.68 and 12,722

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,332.16, 32,197.68 and 12,722 is: 17,555.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,332.16 : 32,197.68 = 12,722 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,332.16/32,197.68 = 12,722/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,332.16x = 32,197.68 × 12,722
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,332.16x = 409,618,884.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,618,884.96/23,332.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,555.98

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