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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,461.63, 32,376.79 and 12,706.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,461.63, 32,376.79 and 12,706.32 is: 17,534.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,461.63 : 32,376.79 = 12,706.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,461.63/32,376.79 = 12,706.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,461.63x = 32,376.79 × 12,706.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,461.63x = 411,389,991.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,389,991.61/23,461.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,534.59

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