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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,248.79, 32,083.42 and 12,638.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,248.79, 32,083.42 and 12,638.42 is: 17,441.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,248.79 : 32,083.42 = 12,638.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,248.79/32,083.42 = 12,638.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,248.79x = 32,083.42 × 12,638.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,248.79x = 405,483,737.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,483,737.00/23,248.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,441.07

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