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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,526.66, 32,466.39 and 12,916.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,526.66, 32,466.39 and 12,916.22 is: 17,824.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,526.66 : 32,466.39 = 12,916.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,526.66/32,466.39 = 12,916.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,526.66x = 32,466.39 × 12,916.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,526.66x = 419,343,165.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,343,165.45/23,526.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,824.17

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