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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,343.93, 32,214.51 and 12,733.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,343.93, 32,214.51 and 12,733.47 is: 17,572.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,343.93 : 32,214.51 = 12,733.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,343.93/32,214.51 = 12,733.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,343.93x = 32,214.51 × 12,733.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,343.93x = 410,202,496.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,202,496.65/23,343.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,572.13

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