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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,283.58, 32,131.33 and 12,673.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,283.58, 32,131.33 and 12,673.29 is: 17,489.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,283.58 : 32,131.33 = 12,673.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,283.58/32,131.33 = 12,673.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,283.58x = 32,131.33 × 12,673.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,283.58x = 407,209,663.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,209,663.18/23,283.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,489.13

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