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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,338.83, 32,207.58 and 12,728.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,338.83, 32,207.58 and 12,728.43 is: 17,565.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,338.83 : 32,207.58 = 12,728.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,338.83/32,207.58 = 12,728.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,338.83x = 32,207.58 × 12,728.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,338.83x = 409,951,927.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,951,927.50/23,338.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,565.23

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