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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,526.99, 32,467.77 and 12,916.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,526.99, 32,467.77 and 12,916.67 is: 17,825.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,526.99 : 32,467.77 = 12,916.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,526.99/32,467.77 = 12,916.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,526.99x = 32,467.77 × 12,916.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,526.99x = 419,375,308.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,375,308.39/23,526.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,825.29

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