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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,223.93, 32,049.08 and 12,613.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,223.93, 32,049.08 and 12,613.34 is: 17,406.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,223.93 : 32,049.08 = 12,613.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,223.93/32,049.08 = 12,613.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,223.93x = 32,049.08 × 12,613.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,223.93x = 404,245,719.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,245,719.42/23,223.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,406.43

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