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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,333.97, 32,201.03 and 12,723.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,333.97, 32,201.03 and 12,723.78 is: 17,558.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,333.97 : 32,201.03 = 12,723.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,333.97/32,201.03 = 12,723.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,333.97x = 32,201.03 × 12,723.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,333.97x = 409,718,821.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,718,821.49/23,333.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,558.90

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