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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,340.99, 32,210.97 and 12,730.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,340.99, 32,210.97 and 12,730.71 is: 17,568.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,340.99 : 32,210.97 = 12,730.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,340.99/32,210.97 = 12,730.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,340.99x = 32,210.97 × 12,730.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,340.99x = 410,068,517.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,068,517.89/23,340.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,568.60

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