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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,338.70, 32,207.84 and 12,728.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,338.70, 32,207.84 and 12,728.30 is: 17,565.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,338.70 : 32,207.84 = 12,728.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,338.70/32,207.84 = 12,728.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,338.70x = 32,207.84 × 12,728.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,338.70x = 409,950,986.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,950,986.23/23,338.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,565.29

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