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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,697.66, 32,702.86 and 12,942.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,697.66, 32,702.86 and 12,942.64 is: 17,860.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,697.66 : 32,702.86 = 12,942.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,697.66/32,702.86 = 12,942.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,697.66x = 32,702.86 × 12,942.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,697.66x = 423,261,343.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,261,343.95/23,697.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,860.89

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