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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,346.12, 32,217.11 and 12,736.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,346.12, 32,217.11 and 12,736.13 is: 17,575.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,346.12 : 32,217.11 = 12,736.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,346.12/32,217.11 = 12,736.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,346.12x = 32,217.11 × 12,736.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,346.12x = 410,321,301.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,321,301.18/23,346.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,575.57

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