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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,676.53, 32,673.81 and 12,921.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,676.53, 32,673.81 and 12,921.49 is: 17,831.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,676.53 : 32,673.81 = 12,921.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,676.53/32,673.81 = 12,921.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,676.53x = 32,673.81 × 12,921.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,676.53x = 422,194,309.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,194,309.18/23,676.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,831.76

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