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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,676.93, 32,673.14 and 12,921.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,676.93, 32,673.14 and 12,921.53 is: 17,831.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,676.93 : 32,673.14 = 12,921.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,676.93/32,673.14 = 12,921.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,676.93x = 32,673.14 × 12,921.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,676.93x = 422,186,958.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,186,958.70/23,676.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,831.15

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