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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,396.94, 32,287.41 and 12,786.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,396.94, 32,287.41 and 12,786.39 is: 17,645.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,396.94 : 32,287.41 = 12,786.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,396.94/32,287.41 = 12,786.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,396.94x = 32,287.41 × 12,786.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,396.94x = 412,839,416.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,839,416.35/23,396.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,645.02

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