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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,427.10, 32,329.44 and 12,816.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,427.10, 32,329.44 and 12,816.76 is: 17,687.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,427.10 : 32,329.44 = 12,816.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,427.10/32,329.44 = 12,816.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,427.10x = 32,329.44 × 12,816.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,427.10x = 414,358,673.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,358,673.41/23,427.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,687.15

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