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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,350.06, 32,223.18 and 12,739.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,350.06, 32,223.18 and 12,739.91 is: 17,581.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,350.06 : 32,223.18 = 12,739.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,350.06/32,223.18 = 12,739.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,350.06x = 32,223.18 × 12,739.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,350.06x = 410,520,541.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,520,541.45/23,350.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,581.14

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