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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,716.77, 32,729.24 and 12,961.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,716.77, 32,729.24 and 12,961.86 is: 17,887.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,716.77 : 32,729.24 = 12,961.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,716.77/32,729.24 = 12,961.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,716.77x = 32,729.24 × 12,961.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,716.77x = 424,231,826.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,231,826.79/23,716.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,887.42

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