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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,340.91, 32,210.41 and 12,730.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,340.91, 32,210.41 and 12,730.54 is: 17,568.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,340.91 : 32,210.41 = 12,730.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,340.91/32,210.41 = 12,730.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,340.91x = 32,210.41 × 12,730.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,340.91x = 410,055,975.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,055,975.43/23,340.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,568.12

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