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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,396.62, 32,287.44 and 12,786.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,396.62, 32,287.44 and 12,786.43 is: 17,645.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,396.62 : 32,287.44 = 12,786.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,396.62/32,287.44 = 12,786.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,396.62x = 32,287.44 × 12,786.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,396.62x = 412,841,091.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,841,091.44/23,396.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,645.33

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