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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,707.22, 32,714.62 and 12,950.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,707.22, 32,714.62 and 12,950.01 is: 17,870.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,707.22 : 32,714.62 = 12,950.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,707.22/32,714.62 = 12,950.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,707.22x = 32,714.62 × 12,950.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,707.22x = 423,654,623.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,654,623.77/23,707.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,870.28

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